Multiphase Flow in Heterogeneous Sandstones with X-ray CT and Simulation Data

Jackson and Krevor's 2018 dataset contains experimental X-ray CT scans and CMG IMEX numerical modelling files for characterising drainage multiphase flow. The data includes reconstructed .dicom tomographs with native resolution of 0.234375mm x 0.234375mm, core-averaged pressure data, saturations, and 1D saturation profiles. This work was funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (Grant NE/N016173/1).

Use Cases

• Validate numerical reservoir simulation models based on the provided CMG IMEX .dat and .inc input files.
• Analyze 3D saturation and porosity distributions in rock cores based on the X-ray CT scan data.
• Study capillary pressure scaling and endpoint effects using the 3D capillary pressure curve files.
• Compare experimental and simulated pressure drop and saturation profiles for core flood scenarios.

Strengths

• Includes both raw experimental data (X-ray CT scans) and numerical simulation input files, enabling direct model validation.
• CT scan resolution is specified as 0.234375mm x 0.234375mm, providing detail on pore-scale heterogeneity.
• Data is associated with a published paper (DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/WCXNY), providing academic context.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and total dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

Experimental X-ray CT imaging and numerical simulation using CMG IMEX.

Time Range

Associated with a 2018 publication.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-09 08:38:44.561813; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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