Abstract
The present work describes a new experimental method that makes it possible to investigate diffusion coefficients in a porous medium. The method is based on application of X-ray computed tomography (CT). The general applicability of this method for the determination of diffusion coefficients is demonstrated. A series of such experiments was carried out. Several samples of carbonaceous and sandstone rock were investigated. The diffusion coefficients in porous media were determined by measuring the concentration of salt in different slices of a sample as a function of time. In cases where stable values of diffusion coefficients were obtained (all samples except for one highly heterogeneous sample), these values served for the determination of the tortuosity-porosity factors for a given type of porous medium.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Porous Media |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 275-288 |
ISSN | 1091-028X |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |