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Kirk Petrophysics - the core handeling specialists

Services

 

Lithotarge

It has been widely acknowledged that core handling is critical to the maintenance of core integrity. Unfortunately, cores often don’t undergo adequate handling procedures

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Lithofreeze

The rig site handling of unconsolidated core is a risky process that might hamper core integrity if appropriate procedures are utilized.

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Lithoseal - core preservation

The main purpose of core preservation is to retain the pore fluids in the undisturbed core samples thus preventing saturation and wettability alteration.

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Lithopink

Cases of invasion of core-stabilization products into fractures are often seen. This represents a common and often serious problem in the subsequent geological description of slabbed cores.

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Lithotrack

The fundamental objective of coring is to obtain core that is representative of the reservoir rock properties.

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LithoStore

StoreCore primarily serves the Oil Industry but also provides services to numerous Universities and Research Institutions.

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Lithocore on site services

Kirk Petrophysics provides expert on-site core handling services.

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Lithocore on site services
  • CORE PLUGGING
  • CORE PACKAGING
  • CORE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
  • CORE SLABBING
  • GAMMA RAY
  • XTREM-UV
  • MINI PERMEAMETER
  • CORIAS
  • EPSLOG
  • SPECTRA-MAP

Core slabbing

LithoCore - Core Slabbing
After being stabilised using the Lithotarge injection process, Kirk Petrophysics supplies and operate slabbing service using a reliable portable unit.

Prior to taking the first ½ or 1/3 slice, each section of core is oriented to ensure maximum dip is seen on slabbing. The slabbing saw uses water or Kerosene as a lubricant depending on lithology. Other coolants may be used if required such as brine. The saw is set-up and adjusted to ensure the consistent thickness of resultant slices.

On fractured cores each individual piece of core will be slabbed to ensure the core section retains its conformity as far as possible. Following slabbing, both sections of core are cleaned in fresh lubricant and allowed to dry before being wrapped onto cling film and secure into the core container using pre-shape layers of foam for core transportation.

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