Petrophysics
Petrophysics is the study of the physical and chemical properties of rocks and their interactions with fluids. It is an interdisciplinary field that combines geology, physics, chemistry, and engineering to analyze and interpret data related to the behavior of rocks and fluids in subsurface environments, such as oil and gas reservoirs. Petrophysicists use various tools and techniques, such as well logging, core analysis, and laboratory experiments, to obtain information on the properties of rocks, such as porosity, permeability, mineralogy, and fluid saturation. This information is then used to develop models and simulations to predict the behavior of subsurface reservoirs and optimize the recovery of hydrocarbons. Petrophysics is an important aspect of petroleum exploration and production, but it also has applications in other fields, such as geothermal energy and environmental remediation.
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Special Core Analysis (SCAL)
Learning Objectives After completing this topic “Special Core Analysis“, you will be able to: Summarize the method and purpose for…
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Core Reports | What is a core report?
Historically, core analysis reports tended to consist only of some data tabulations, together with a brief cover letter.
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Complementary Core Information
Describe the different types of data and core information obtained as a complement to routine, special core analysis (SCAL) and…
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Core Description
After the core arrives at the laboratory, a detailed core description can be made in optimal working conditions. The description…
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Fluid Saturation Determination
The pore spaces in rocks which form oil and gas reservoirs are always completely saturated with fluids. There are never…
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Permeability Measurement
Learning Objectives After completing this topic “Permeability Measurement“, you will be able to: Discuss the laboratory methods used to measure…
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Porosity Measurement | What is porosity and how is it measured?
Porosity is the volumetric void space within rocks, being that space not occupied by solid rock material. Porosity is thus…
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Core Sample Preparation
The analysis of rock cores (Figure 1) plays a major role in helping geoscientists and reservoir engineers to determine a…
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Introduction to Core Analysis
Cores are direct samples from the reservoir rocks that can be tested, analyzed, and viewed by the researcher. A core…
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