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What is the temperature gradient (m) given in the content?
What is the temperature gradient (m) given in the content?
- 0.0012°/ft
- 0.012°/ft (correct)
- 1.2°/ft
- 0.12°/ft
How can formation water resistivity (Rw) be determined?
How can formation water resistivity (Rw) be determined?
- By measuring directly in the well
- By analyzing water samples and spontaneous potential logs (correct)
- Only from a drill stem test
- Only from water resistivity values
What is the formula used to calculate the formation temperature?
What is the formula used to calculate the formation temperature?
- y = mx + d
- y = mx^2 + c
- y = c + m/x
- y = mx + c (correct)
What value is used for the surface temperature (c) in the given calculation?
What value is used for the surface temperature (c) in the given calculation?
At what depth (x) is the formation temperature being calculated?
At what depth (x) is the formation temperature being calculated?
What is porosity defined as?
What is porosity defined as?
What does effective porosity exclude from its definition?
What does effective porosity exclude from its definition?
What is the primary purpose of detailed petrophysical analyses?
What is the primary purpose of detailed petrophysical analyses?
What type of logs are most frequently used in hydrocarbon exploration?
What type of logs are most frequently used in hydrocarbon exploration?
What is the significance of interconnected voids in a rock?
What is the significance of interconnected voids in a rock?
What is referred to as total porosity?
What is referred to as total porosity?
What can be a significant challenge for geologists when interpreting logs?
What can be a significant challenge for geologists when interpreting logs?
Why are open hole logs named so?
Why are open hole logs named so?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining a high density in the drilling mud?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining a high density in the drilling mud?
What is formed when solid particles from the drilling mud are trapped on the side of the borehole?
What is formed when solid particles from the drilling mud are trapped on the side of the borehole?
What does the term 'mud filtrate' refer to in the context of borehole drilling?
What does the term 'mud filtrate' refer to in the context of borehole drilling?
What causes the diameter of the borehole to potentially be larger than the size of the drill bit?
What causes the diameter of the borehole to potentially be larger than the size of the drill bit?
What is the resistivity characteristic of the mud cake formed in the borehole?
What is the resistivity characteristic of the mud cake formed in the borehole?
What is the invaded zone in the context of borehole drilling?
What is the invaded zone in the context of borehole drilling?
Which of the following factors is NOT commonly associated with borehole size variations?
Which of the following factors is NOT commonly associated with borehole size variations?
Common borehole sizes usually range from which of the following dimensions?
Common borehole sizes usually range from which of the following dimensions?
What is the primary function of the flush zone in resistivity measurements?
What is the primary function of the flush zone in resistivity measurements?
How is the residual oil saturation (Sro) calculated?
How is the residual oil saturation (Sro) calculated?
What are the depths of invasion that can be assessed with resistivity measurements?
What are the depths of invasion that can be assessed with resistivity measurements?
What is the role of deep reading resistivity tools?
What is the role of deep reading resistivity tools?
What can shallow-reading resistivity logging tools determine?
What can shallow-reading resistivity logging tools determine?
In a transitional profile, which resistivity measurement indicates the properties of the transition zone?
In a transitional profile, which resistivity measurement indicates the properties of the transition zone?
What is indicated by the uninvaded zone's resistivity?
What is indicated by the uninvaded zone's resistivity?
Which statement about mud invasion is true?
Which statement about mud invasion is true?
In a water-bearing zone, how does the resistivity of the flushed zone (Rxo) compare to the resistivity of the invaded zone (Ri)?
In a water-bearing zone, how does the resistivity of the flushed zone (Rxo) compare to the resistivity of the invaded zone (Ri)?
What condition must be met for true resistivity (Rt) to equal wet resistivity (Ro)?
What condition must be met for true resistivity (Rt) to equal wet resistivity (Ro)?
Which of the following statements is true about the resistivity values in a water-bearing zone?
Which of the following statements is true about the resistivity values in a water-bearing zone?
What causes the decrease in resistivity of the invaded zone (Ri) as one moves away from the borehole?
What causes the decrease in resistivity of the invaded zone (Ri) as one moves away from the borehole?
Which relationship between resistivity values is accurate based on water saturation in formations?
Which relationship between resistivity values is accurate based on water saturation in formations?
Study Notes
Formation Water Resistivity (Rw)
- Resistivity of formation water (Rw) measured as m = 0.012°/ft or 1.2°/100 ft.
- Values obtained from drill stem tests, water-producing wells, or water resistivity catalogs.
- Can also be determined from the spontaneous potential log or apparent water resistivity (Rwa) method in water zones.
Formation Temperature Calculation
- Temperature gradient (m) assumed to be 0.012°/ft.
- Formation depth (x) is 8,000 ft, and surface temperature (c) is 70°F.
- Key equation: y = mx + c, leading to y = (0.012 * 8,000) + 70.
Importance of Petrophysical Analyses
- Enhanced management of hydrocarbon reservoirs through detailed analyses.
- Monitoring, simulating, and enhancing reservoir performance critical for maximizing return on investment.
Porosity
- Defined as the ratio of voids to total volume of rock, expressed as a decimal fraction or percentage (φ).
- Total porosity accounts for all voids; effective porosity considers only interconnected voids that transmit fluids.
Well Logging Types
- Open-hole logs used for hydrocarbon exploration, recorded in uncased wellbore portions.
- Understanding various log types and their curves essential for interpreting potential hydrocarbon reservoirs.
Borehole Diameter and Characteristics
- Borehole size determined by the bit's outside diameter; typically between 7-7/8 in. to 12 in.
- Conditions such as washout or mud cake can alter borehole diameter.
- Drilling mud maintains pressure to ensure it exceeds formation pressure, preventing collapse.
Invaded Zone
- Area where original fluid is largely replaced by mud filtrate.
- Efficient differentiation between the flushed zone, invaded zone, and uninvaded zone essential for interpretation.
Resistivity Measurements
- Shallow-reading tools measure resistivity of the invaded zone (Ri); deeper tools measure true resistivity of the uninvaded zone (Rt).
- Relationship between resistivities in water-bearing formations is Rxo > Ri > Rt.
Transition and Uninvaded Zones
- Transition zone characterized by two invasion diameters and is more realistic than the step profile model.
- Uninvaded zone contains uncontaminated pores filled with formation water, oil, or gas.
- In this zone, true resistivity (Rt) equals wet resistivity (Ro), as it is completely saturated with formation water.
Summary of Resistivity in Water-Bearing Zones
- Flushed zone resistivity (Rxo) is greater than invaded zone resistivity (Ri), which is greater than uninvaded zone resistivity (Rt).
- This relationship is crucial for understanding water-bearing formations and their analysis through well logging techniques.
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This quiz focuses on the essential properties of log analysis and its significance in reservoir management. It highlights the importance of detailed petrophysical analyses and their role in monitoring and simulating reservoir behavior. Gain insights into effective log interpretation techniques and concepts critical for advanced studies in the field.
