Carbonate
petrophysics begins with a contrast of carbonates and sandstones,
followed by reservoir classification according to the Lucia Petrophysical
Classification methodology. Thin sections and CT-Scans are used
for visualization while capillary pressure serves to quantify the
differing properties. Individual logging tools (both routine and
specialty) are introduced; carbonate responses are illustrated with
actual data. Archie’s exponents are discussed within the context
of both his original data sets, and carbonate specific measurements.
The complementary attributes of each tool and technique are used
to identify and evaluate complex carbonate reservoirs, as illustrated
with actual applications.
DESIGNED
FOR
Engineers,
geologists
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Recognize
the key distinctions between carbonates and sandstones, and understand
the implications of those differences upon modern logging tool
responses and formation evaluation methods
Perform
both quick-look and detailed interpretations, taking into account
carbonate complexities
Design a
cross-discipline formation evaluation program that will characterize
the interpretational parameters associated with a specific reservoir,
and facilitate complete analyses
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE
TYPE
Classroom
DURATION
Five
days
CLASS
SIZE
20-25
INSTRUCTOR
Dr.
R. E. (Gene) Ballayis a consulting petrophysicist with
28 years of hands-on domestic – international / operations –
research experience, including assignments in Houston (TX), Anchorage
(AK), Dallas (TX), Jakarta (Indonesia), Bakersfield (CA) and Dhahran
(Saudi Arabia). At retirement from the Saudi Arabian Oil Company,
he was the senior technical petrophysicist in the Reservoir Description
Division. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics with double minors
in Electrical Engineering & Mathematics from Iowa State University,
has taught physics in two universities, published numerous technical
articles and been designated co-inventor on both American and European
patents. He also served as a Microwave Repairman in the US Army and
as an Electronics Technician in the US Navy, and is a USPA Parachutist
and a PADI Dive Master.
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