Permeameter
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002753
A laboratory instrument used to measure the permeability of rock samples, typically core plugs. It works by flowing a fluid, such as air, nitrogen, or brine, through the sample under a controlled pressure differential and measuring the flow rate. Permeability is expressed in darcies or millidarcies.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-002753 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Formation Evaluation |
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