CT Scanners

X-ray microcomputed tomography (CT scanning) is a technique to determine the interior microstructure of materials in three dimensions or even four if repeated 3D images are collected over time, either in situ (while the development is taking place) or ex situ (stop and go types of measurement).

Therefore, the technique allows us to determine the 3D structure of the pore networks in porous reservoir rocks and to see how the pores are changing over time, e.g. when reactive fluids are flowing in through the pores. DOTC has two CT scanners,  one with a spatial resolution, in volume pixel (voxel) size, down to about 3 µm and the other a resolution down to about 0.5 µm.

The centre is also a member of the 3D Imaging Centre (3DIM) at DTU, which means we have access both to the instruments located in Building 310 (that complement our instrument) and the expertise in X-ray imaging and image analysis located within 3DIM.

It is possible for external users to have their sample analysed at DTU Offshore or 3DIM depending on the project. We can help decide which instrument is suitable for your project.