Porosity and permeability measurement in sandstone core samples

Project InfoPorosity and permeability measurement in sandstone core samplesTadesse Teklu | tteklu@mines.eduIn this research, different experimental approaches will be used to measure porosity. These includes saturation method (using brine and oil), using helium gas at...

Use oscillations to measure fluid density

Project InfoUse oscillations to measure fluid densityXiaolong Yin | xyin@mines.eduIn this project, student will use the oscillation frequency of a spring-mass system to measure the effect of fluid density on the oscillatory motion of a sphere. This device is simple in...

Improve the resolution of oscillation-based mass measurement system

Project InfoImprove the resolution of oscillation-based mass measurement systemXiaolong Yin | xyin@mines.eduIn this project, student will learn to use the frequency of a spring-mass system to determine mass in high-pressure, high-temperature environments that are...

CO2 and Methane adsorption measurement in unconventional shales

Project InfoCO2 and Methane adsorption measurement in unconventional shalesTadesse Teklu | tteklu@mines.eduCO2 and methane adsorption in shale samples will be measured. This will help in understanding CO2 sequestration capability and the gas in place (storage...