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Which type of data is NOT typically used in reservoir characterization?
Which type of data is NOT typically used in reservoir characterization?
Which technique involves plotting log data against each other to identify trends and correlations?
Which technique involves plotting log data against each other to identify trends and correlations?
Which of the following is a key application of geochemical analysis?
Which of the following is a key application of geochemical analysis?
What does Buckley-Leverett theory describe?
What does Buckley-Leverett theory describe?
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Which key property is measured during core analysis in reservoir characterization?
Which key property is measured during core analysis in reservoir characterization?
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What is the goal of formation evaluation?
What is the goal of formation evaluation?
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Which petrophysical property describes the ability of a rock to allow fluids to flow through it?
Which petrophysical property describes the ability of a rock to allow fluids to flow through it?
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Which key property is characterized by the distribution of pore throat sizes in a rock?
Which key property is characterized by the distribution of pore throat sizes in a rock?
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What does regression analysis in log analysis aim to do?
What does regression analysis in log analysis aim to do?
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Which formation evaluation technique involves analyzing core samples to measure reservoir properties?
Which formation evaluation technique involves analyzing core samples to measure reservoir properties?
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Study Notes
Reservoir Characterization
- Goal: to identify and quantify reservoir properties that affect hydrocarbon flow and storage
- Types of data used:
- Well logs (e.g. electrical, sonic, and nuclear logs)
- Core analysis
- Seismic data
- Key properties characterized:
- Porosity
- Permeability
- Saturation
- Pore throat size distribution
- Fluid flow properties
Log Analysis
- Process of interpreting well log data to identify subsurface features and properties
- Types of log analysis:
- Qualitative: visual inspection of logs to identify patterns and features
- Quantitative: numerical analysis of log data to estimate reservoir properties
- Key log analysis techniques:
- Cross-plotting: plotting log data against each other to identify trends and correlations
- Regression analysis: statistical analysis of log data to estimate reservoir properties
- Inversion: using mathematical models to estimate reservoir properties from log data
Geochemical Analysis
- Study of the chemical composition of rocks and fluids in the subsurface
- Types of geochemical data:
- Whole rock geochemistry: analysis of rock samples for major and trace elements
- Fluid inclusion analysis: study of tiny samples of fluid trapped in minerals
- Organic geochemistry: analysis of organic-rich rocks and fluids
- Key applications:
- Source rock evaluation: identifying potential source rocks and their hydrocarbon generating potential
- Petroleum system analysis: reconstructing the history of hydrocarbon migration and accumulation
Petrophysics
- Study of the physical properties of rocks and their interactions with fluids
- Key petrophysical properties:
- Porosity
- Permeability
- Saturation
- Capillary pressure
- Relative permeability
- Petrophysical models:
- Darcy's law: describing fluid flow through porous media
- Buckley-Leverett theory: describing two-phase flow in porous media
Formation Evaluation
- Process of evaluating the potential of a formation to produce hydrocarbons
- Key formation evaluation techniques:
- Log analysis: using well logs to estimate reservoir properties
- Core analysis: analyzing core samples to measure reservoir properties
- Testing: conducting production tests to evaluate formation productivity
- Key formation evaluation outputs:
- Hydrocarbon in place (HCIP) estimates
- Recovery factor estimates
- Formation permeability and porosity estimates
Reservoir Characterization
- Identifies and quantifies reservoir properties that affect hydrocarbon flow and storage
- Utilizes well logs, core analysis, and seismic data
- Characterizes porosity, permeability, saturation, pore throat size distribution, and fluid flow properties
Log Analysis
- Interprets well log data to identify subsurface features and properties
- Involves qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Uses cross-plotting, regression analysis, and inversion to estimate reservoir properties
Geochemical Analysis
- Studies the chemical composition of rocks and fluids in the subsurface
- Analyzes whole rock geochemistry, fluid inclusions, and organic geochemistry
- Applies to source rock evaluation and petroleum system analysis
Petrophysics
- Examines the physical properties of rocks and their interactions with fluids
- Focuses on porosity, permeability, saturation, capillary pressure, and relative permeability
- Employs Darcy's law and Buckley-Leverett theory to describe fluid flow
Formation Evaluation
- Evaluates a formation's potential to produce hydrocarbons
- Utilizes log analysis, core analysis, and testing
- Provides hydrocarbon in place estimates, recovery factor estimates, and formation permeability and porosity estimates
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Description
Identify and quantify reservoir properties that affect hydrocarbon flow and storage, and interpret well log data to identify subsurface features and properties.
