Time-Resolved Synchrotron X-Ray Tomography of Multiphase Flow in Carbonate Rocks

416 time-resolved synchrotron X-ray micro-tomographic images capture brine-oil fluid flow in a carbonate rock at reservoir conditions. The data were collected at Diamond Light Source's I13 beamline with a 3.28 µm voxel and 38-second time resolution. These images are intended for validating pore-scale displacement models and investigating fluid trapping mechanisms.

Use Cases

• Validate direct pore-scale simulation models based on the time-resolved, segmented image sequences.
• Train and test pore-network models using the detailed 3D pore structure and fluid occupancy data.
• Investigate non-wetting phase trapping mechanisms based on the capillary-controlled flow regime described.
• Benchmark neural network models for predicting fluid displacement outcomes from the high-resolution 3D images.

Strengths

• Contains 416 time-resolved 3D images, providing a detailed temporal sequence of fluid displacement.
• High spatial resolution of 3.28 µm per voxel, enabling pore-scale analysis.
• Data was collected under reservoir pressure conditions, enhancing experimental relevance.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for specific modeling tasks.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS), collected at Diamond Light Source beamline I13.

Collection Method

Synchrotron X-ray micro-tomography imaging of a carbonate rock sample during brine-oil fluid injection.

Time Range

The temporal resolution of the image sequence is 38 seconds per scan.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-09 08:37:32.322198; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Data collection location is the Diamond Light Source facility in the U.K.