The equipment in this lab offers an integrated approach to researchers of various disciplines including petroleum engineering, geology, geophysics, civil engineering, computer science, and electrical engineering.
Conduct general and applied research on the mechanics of porous materials, in particular, geomechanics applied to hydrocarbon exploration/production, geothermal energy production, and carbon dioxide sequestration.
Equipment: MTS 319.25 A/T - Axial-Torsional Material Test System , MTS 815 Rock Mechanics Test System, Flex Test 60 controller, SBEL Test Chamber
Dr. Brett Carpenter
Assistant Professor
Phone: 405-325-3253
Email: brett.carpenter@ou.edu
