HICA : A patented solution for the creation of digital core libraries at high-resolution (sharpness better than 0.1 mm)
HICA : A patented solution for the creation of digital core libraries at high-resolution (sharpness better than 0.1 mm)
Why HICA?
Similarly to the pages of books, rock samples record crucial geological information. From the genesis of rocks to the phenomena that modify its initial characteristics, the understanding of rock’s geological history permits the prediction and exploitation of their properties. Part of this information is visually acquired by macroscopic and microscopic inspection.
However, certain industrial processes limit the access to this information. The storage of original cores can be costly over a long time-period, mainly because it needs specific storage conditions to avoid core alteration, and geological cores may be thrown away. Mechanical, petrophysical, mineralogical and chemical analyses are destructive methods requiring sampling. Access to cores may be time-consuming as they are available on well / storage sites.
HICA provides digital models of cores for the numerical storage of geological information. It also gives access to geological information outside from their storage location.
Characteristics:
- HICA enables the production of 3D models of geological samples with a resolution of 20 µm / px
- Image processing solutions are available for the mapping of samples and calculation of geological parameters
- The resolution, time of analyse and post-processing image treatments are scalable depending on your problematics
