SRC uses an industrial-type computed-tomography (CT) scanner as part of its mineral characterization services. Using powerful X-ray penetration, it continuously scans a variety of sizes and weights in high resolution.
Core Plugs
Basic Scan Data and Reporting
- 6 circular X-Y plane cross-sectional images along longitudinal core Z axis
- 2 orthogonal Z-X and Z-Y plane cross-sectional images along diameter (Scout Images)
- Data includes still picture images
Optional Image Viewing Capability
Video files showing 2-D images along 3 orthogonal planes – pixel by pixel
- Standard: in file sizes (commonly < 20 MB) for e-mail transfer
- Enhanced: in file sizes that require an FTP service or flash/hard drive (additional charge)
Optional Image Viewing Capability – Interactive 3-D Data File
- Includes reconstructed 3-D geometry file and viewer software (if client requires) to generate movie files
- 3-D image file for each plug provided using an FTP service or flash/hard drive (additional charge)
Optional Digital Image Analysis Using PerGeos™
- Includes phase segmentation based on scanning resolution and other complementary measurements (e.g., gas, liquid, light and heavy minerals)
- For batch processing of core plugs with same dimensions and lithology, at least one plug with experimentally measured fluid saturations and porosity is needed to calibrate segmentation and follow-up calculations (pricing is based on core sample)
- Only available for enhanced scanning images
Core Slabs
- Must be competent if not in a tube
- Tube must have low X-ray attenuation (i.e., plastic or aluminum)
- Typical core slab length is 75 cm
Other Materials of Various Sizes, Irregular Geometry
- Includes Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Price based on scan time, quantity and techniques
Related Services
Quantitative Mineralogy
QEMSCAN
SRC uses a variety of analytical techniques for mineral exploration and mining, including automated mineralogy using QEMSCAN® analysis.
