Microstructural imaging and characterization of oil shale before and after pyrolysis

Abstract

Green River (Mahogany Zone) oil shale is visualized and quantified in 2-D and 3-D. The impact of temperature on oil shale pore growth is studied from 300 to 500 C. 3-D visualization of the pore space in organic-rich and organic-lean regions. Quantified the representative sample size at which porosity remains constant.