Ultra-High Resolution 3D of Shales with Nano-CT and Its Control on Gas Transport

Summary The aim of this study is to better understanding the microstructural and fluid transport properties of gas shale on small size of sample. We use our data to demonstrate of imaging datasets over nano-scales, the integration of 3D technique to identify microstructures properties and the behavior of gas shale which is necessary for modelling elastic behavior, gas storage, gas desorption and gas flow in gas shales. The 3D volumes of shale showed significant in nano-structure (pore size and volume distribution, mineral content, porosity, pore aspect ratios and surface area to volume ratios).