Well Log Conditioning Challenges

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What is the first main stage in an inversion project?

  • Inversion parameters testing
  • Feasibility studies
  • Inversion Data preparation
  • Data Preparation (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Inversion Preparation stage?

  • Data gathering (correct)
  • Wavelet estimation
  • Low Frequency Model construction
  • Well-to-seismic tie

What does the Data Preparation phase involve?

  • Inversion parameters analysis
  • Interpretation of inverted results
  • Gathering, organizing, and pre-processing required data (correct)
  • Testing the inversion results

Which stage involves ensuring the suitability of seismic inversion for the project's objectives?

<p>Feasibility studies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage are inversion parameters tested?

<p>Inversion phase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the tasks involved in the Inversion Preparation stage?

<p>Low Frequency Model construction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon causes reflections to undergo constructive interference at a spacing of less than one-quarter of the wavelength?

<p>The tuning effect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know the bed thickness at which two events become indistinguishable in time?

<p>To study thin reservoirs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial stage in any inversion project that involves uploading data and ensuring data quality?

<p>Data preparation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mandatory for an inversion project, along with elastic properties and seismic data?

<p>Petrophysical logs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before running an inversion, what can be used to check if the inversion will be able to achieve the project objectives?

<p>Forward modeling and well data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of inversion is best suited to achieve the objectives of a project?

<p>The most appropriate type after considering project goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue that may arise due to different logging runs covering different depths?

<p>Depth shifts between logs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In well conditioning, what kind of borehole condition can produce low density values and data spikes?

<p>Borehole washout (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to check for crossing horizons in horizon conditioning?

<p>To avoid holes or decimated horizon picks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of reservoir-oriented seismic conditioning?

<p>To optimize AVO response (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of seismic data preconditioning is essential after migration to avoid wrong estimation of reservoir properties?

<p>To remove residual moveout (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of random noise attenuation in seismic data processing?

<p>To remove incoherent noise for better interpretation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of seismic inversion, why is it important to cross-plot elastic properties computed from well logs?

<p>To separate different fluids and lithologies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Vp/Vs property in relation to P-impedance when cross-plotting well log data?

<p>Vp/Vs requires shear wave information for separation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of forward modeling in AVO understanding?

<p>To generate different scenarios of elastic properties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does polarity affect seismic interpretation?

<p>Polarity conventions vary geographically and among oil companies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is projective filtering carried out in the f-x domain in seismic data processing?

<p>To improve coherence of seismic data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do synthetic gathers help achieve in AVO analysis?

<p>Analyze fluid content scenarios (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the data preparation stage of the Seismic Inversion Workflow?

<p>Load wells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to verify the quality and characteristics of available data before inversion processing?

<p>To check if desired inversion can be achieved with the data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does AVO understanding play in seismic inversion?

<p>AVO understanding assists in generating different scenarios of elastic properties for fluid content analysis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of well data is essential for well-to-seismic tying and wavelet estimation in a seismic inversion project?

<p>Well markers data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of North American convention in the context of zero-phase wavelet?

<p>North American convention uses SEG normal polarity for impedance increases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are seismic velocities highly recommended data for building the initial model in a seismic inversion project?

<p>To assist in time to depth conversion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key purpose of conducting quality control processes on well logs before starting a seismic inversion project?

<p>To calibrate the inversion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which well logs are recommended for typical quality control checks at the start of a seismic inversion project?

<p>Resistivity logs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have a spatial map display in well quality control processes at the start of a project?

<p>To ensure correct sub-surface positioning of data points (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information is derived directly from well logs in a seismic inversion project?

<p>Wavelet estimation operator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In seismic inversion, what do elastic logs, check shot data, and well markers contribute to?

<p>Building the initial model (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a main requirement for quality control and calibration of the inversion in a seismic project?

<p>Understanding applied processing to input seismic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to gather all necessary data for a seismic inversion project?

<p>To ensure correct wells geometry and positioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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