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Exp1 Final Lab Report
Exp1 Final Lab Report
In this experiment, we want to determine the porosity of core samples using one of the
methods available which is Helium Porosimeter System. Basically, the Helium Porosimeter will
saturate the core sample with billets in the matrix cup with Helium Gas and the result will be shown
tabulated in the Computer System.
d2 h/4
Data Result
Bulk volume cc
Grain volume cc
Pore volume cc
Grain density g/cc
= 61.88
= 47.50
= 2.66
= 23.24 % / 0.232
= 36.92
= 57.80
= 126. 589
Based on the porosity table, the porosity of the core plug sample is considered very good
( 21% - 25%)
Errors
There were errors that might happened during the experiment and might caused in data inaccuracy
and miscalculation of the result.
1. The experiment can only count effective porosity ( interconnected pores). We cannot
determine the whole porosity due to possibility of isolated pores.
2. During the experiment, the matrix cup was filled with billet and core sample. There might
be any empty spaces that still left in the matrix cup and therefore might caused different
volume in calculation.
3. The empty space within the channel which releases the helium gas was also consider as
error where there is possible of air flowing inside the pore.
4. Human errors also might happen, i.e. mistake at diameter and length measurement (wrong
start, too tight or loose in measurement)
Conclusions
The porosity of the core plug sample can be determined by helium porosimeter with gas
saturation method. Making sure that no empty space in the matrix cup is necessary to make the
measurement more accurate.