Description

The FRACLAB Compression Tester is an advanced laboratory instrument designed for hydraulic fracturing experiments on rock core samples, including tests using hydrogen (H₂) as the fracturing fluid. It simulates in-situ reservoir conditions by applying controlled axial and confining pressures while monitoring fracture initiation and propagation in real time. The system consists of a triaxial pressure cell that holds cylindrical rock samples, a high-pressure H₂ injection system, and an array of acoustic emission (AE) sensors and a set of acoustic transducers P, S1,S2 to track fracture growth dynamically. The device tester allows researchers to analyze breakdown pressure, fracture mechanics and hydrogen-induced embrittlement effects in rock formations. By injecting H₂ directly into a pre-drilled borehole or notched section, the system accurately simulates the behavior of underground hydrogen storage formations, helping to assess leakage risks, mechanical stability, and the impact of repeated pressure cycling. With automated data acquisition and real-time monitoring, FRACLAB provides critical insights for energy storage, geomechanics, and subsurface engineering applications.

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