Thin Section Facility - Dr. Alireza Nouri

We use the thin section facility for multiple applications including

• The study of the nature of the induced crack/fracture in wellbore stability and sanding tests
  

• Micro features such as the fracture mode
  

• Rock mineralogy and petrology
  

The thin section facility consists of several components including

• Slab saw
  

• Trim saw
  

• Vacuum impregnation
  

• Lapping machine
  

• Micrometer
  

• Digital microscope