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Rock Fluid Imaging Lab conducts integrated experimental and analytical studies to support reservoir characterization, geomechanics, and seismic interpretation. Our laboratory activities are designed to provide reliable physical measurements and advanced analyses that support subsurface understanding and decision-making in geoscience and engineering applications.
Rock Physics Laboratory
Our Rock Physics Laboratory focuses on characterizing the physical properties of rocks and fluids at laboratory scale. Measurements and analyses include:
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VP–VS Testing
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Time-Dependent Vp–Vs Analysis
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Porosity Measurement (Total, Adsorbed, and Desorbed Porosity)
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Permeability
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Capillary Pressure
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Mercury Injection Capillary Pressure (MICP)
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Electrical Resistivity
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Spectral Gamma Ray
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Contact Angle Measurement
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Core Photography
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Thin Section Analysis
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CT-Scan Imaging
These activities support the understanding of pore structure, fluid–rock interaction, and elastic properties relevant to reservoir and seismic studies.
Geomechanics Laboratory
The Geomechanics Laboratory investigates mechanical behavior of rocks under various stress and environmental conditions. Experimental capabilities include:
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Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) Test
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Triaxial Test
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Brazilian Tensile Strength Test
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Sand Production Test (TWC)
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Pore Volume Compressibility (UPVC)
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Friction Force Measurement
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Core Flood and Leak-Off Test (LOT)
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CO₂ Injection Experiments
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Acid Etching and Acid Matrix Injection
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Swelling Test
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Anisotropic Mechanical Testing
These experiments provide insights into rock strength, deformation, failure mechanisms, and fluid–rock interactions under reservoir conditions.
Reservoir Characterization & Geomechanics
Our laboratory and analytical work supports integrated reservoir characterization and geomechanical analysis, including:
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Reservoir Geomechanics
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Sanding Prevention Studies
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Well Stability Analysis
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Caprock Integrity Analysis during EOR
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Fluid Flow Simulation
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Fault Reactivation Analysis during Production
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Sealing and Leaking Fault Analysis
These studies aim to improve reservoir performance, safety, and sustainability throughout field development and production.
Seismic Data Enhancement & Imaging
We also develop and apply advanced seismic processing and interpretation techniques to enhance subsurface imaging and characterization:
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Seismic Rock Physics Integration
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Stratigraphic Reservoir Characterization
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Lithofacies Prediction
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Fracture Prediction
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Porosity and Pore Fluid Prediction
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Pore Pressure Prediction
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Reverse Time Migration (RTM)
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Full-Waveform Tomography
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Tomography for Fracture Imaging
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Thin-Bed Imaging
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3D Tomostatic Analysis
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Seismic De-noising and Image Reconstruction
Through these combined efforts, Rock Fluid Imaging Lab seeks to contribute meaningful experimental data, analytical insights, and imaging solutions to the geoscience and engineering community.
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