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Which method is NOT used in the predrilling phase of petroleum exploration?
Which method is NOT used in the predrilling phase of petroleum exploration?
- Magnetic
- Gravity
- Electromagnetic (correct)
- Seismic
Which geophysical method measures the spatial variations in the strength of the gravitational field of the Earth?
Which geophysical method measures the spatial variations in the strength of the gravitational field of the Earth?
- Magnetic
- Seismic
- Gravity (correct)
- Electromagnetic
Which geophysical method involves taking measurements at or near the Earth's surface that are influenced by the internal distribution of physical properties?
Which geophysical method involves taking measurements at or near the Earth's surface that are influenced by the internal distribution of physical properties?
- Magnetic
- Electromagnetic
- Gravity
- Seismic (correct)
Which logging method is used to define permeable beds when the SP log cannot be employed?
Which logging method is used to define permeable beds when the SP log cannot be employed?
Which element is largely concentrated in association with clay minerals and is used to define shale beds in the Gamma Ray Log?
Which element is largely concentrated in association with clay minerals and is used to define shale beds in the Gamma Ray Log?
What is the primary component of water and hydrocarbon that affects the response of the neutron log?
What is the primary component of water and hydrocarbon that affects the response of the neutron log?
Which flow regime is characterized by pressure remaining constant with time in the reservoir?
Which flow regime is characterized by pressure remaining constant with time in the reservoir?
Which type of well testing involves measuring the pressure at the bottom of the well while the well is shut-in for a period of time?
Which type of well testing involves measuring the pressure at the bottom of the well while the well is shut-in for a period of time?
What properties can be determined from pressure curve analysis during well testing?
What properties can be determined from pressure curve analysis during well testing?
What is the purpose of a drill stem test (DST)?
What is the purpose of a drill stem test (DST)?
What is the main challenge in maintaining a constant flow rate during a drawdown test?
What is the main challenge in maintaining a constant flow rate during a drawdown test?
Which of the following properties are determined in routine core analysis?
Which of the following properties are determined in routine core analysis?
Which type of logging records a direct current voltage that develops naturally between a movable electrode in the wellbore and a fixed electrode at the surface?
Which type of logging records a direct current voltage that develops naturally between a movable electrode in the wellbore and a fixed electrode at the surface?
What is the purpose of well logging?
What is the purpose of well logging?
What does the hydrostatic pressure of the mud column during drilling force into the permeable formations?
What does the hydrostatic pressure of the mud column during drilling force into the permeable formations?
Seismic methods measure seismic velocity of rock layers to detect both lateral and depth variations and the objective is to determine the lithology and geometry of the layers.
Seismic methods measure seismic velocity of rock layers to detect both lateral and depth variations and the objective is to determine the lithology and geometry of the layers.
What factor is the velocity of a seismic wave related to?
What factor is the velocity of a seismic wave related to?
What are the two types of elastic waves produced in seismic methods?
What are the two types of elastic waves produced in seismic methods?
What is the purpose of Formation Evaluation (FE)?
What is the purpose of Formation Evaluation (FE)?