Sand Control Lab has developed a methodology for conducting PSD analysis on sieves in order to determine the particle size distribution of rock samples.
PSD-analysis allows to obtain data on the size distribution of rock particles fur further qualitative assessment of the composition and individual fractions’ analysis as well as determination such parameters as the homogeneity coefficient and the sorting coefficient of the distribution of the solid phase. These figures are taken into account while selecting sand filters for the future operation of the main sources in order to control the content of special particles. When clogging and erosion tests are detected in the laboratory using PSD analysis, reservoir fluid models are collected with the optimal qualitative and quantitative composition of the solid phase. By directing artificial sands, clays, carbonate materials in accordance with the required requirements for composition, particle size, their sphericity and degree of roundness, the required test conditions are achieved.
