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.
Learning Objectives After completing this topic “Special Core Analysis“, you will be able to: Summarize the method and purpose for each test typically included in special core analysis (SCAL). Discuss some common subsurface interpretation techniques which use SCAL data. Introduction Special core analysis, commonly abbreviated to “SCAL,” includes laboratory procedures …
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Historically, core analysis reports tended to consist only of some data tabulations, together with a brief cover letter.
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Describe the different types of data and core information obtained as a complement to routine, special core analysis (SCAL) and the standard core description ...
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After the core arrives at the laboratory, a detailed core description can be made in optimal working conditions. The description includes: The reservoir rock type ...
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The pore spaces in rocks which form oil and gas reservoirs are always completely saturated with fluids. There are never any void spaces within the pores ...
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Learning Objectives After completing this topic “Permeability Measurement“, you will be able to: Discuss the laboratory methods used to measure permeability. Describe permeameter measurements of formation permeability. Summarize the factors affecting a rock’s measured permeability values. State the accuracy of laboratory permeability measurements. Introduction to Formation Permeability and its Measurement …
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Porosity is the volumetric void space within rocks, being that space not occupied by solid rock material. Porosity is thus a measure of a reservoir's storage ....
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The analysis of rock cores (Figure 1) plays a major role in helping geoscientists and reservoir engineers to determine a reservoir’s hydrocarbon storage capacity and ...
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Cores are direct samples from the reservoir rocks that can be tested, analyzed, and viewed by the researcher. A core analysis project starts from the coring plan ...
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