METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING SATURATION DATA FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS

摘要

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING SATURATION DATA FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS An apparatus (10) and method for obtaining oil and water saturation data from subterranean formations includes a drill bit (12) for boring a well core (26) containing the fluids. A core-catcher bowl (18) guides the well core (26) in the apparatus (10). An outer barrel (14) is attached to the drill bit (12) and contains the core-catcher (18). An inner liner (20) positioned in the outer barrel (14) receives the well core (26). An oil absorbent sponge-like member (22) is contained in the inner liner (20) with a diameter (24) for receiving the well core (26). The oil absorbent sponge-like member (22) absorbs the fluids contained in the well core (26).