Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization

Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization

Last edition Elsevier The Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock The Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization combines in a single useful handbook the multidisciplinary domains of the petroleum industry, including the fundamental concepts of rock physics, acoustic logging, waveform processing, and geophysical application modeling through graphical examples derived from field data. It includes results from core studies, together with graphics that validate and support the modeling process, and explores all possible facets of acoustic applications in reservoir evaluation for hydrocarbon exploration, development, and drilling support.

Last Edition

ISBN 13: 9780128122044

Imprint: Elsevier

Language: English

Authors: Vimal Saxena

Pub Date: 05/2018

Pages: 484

Illus: Illustrated

Weight: 930.00 grams

Size: h 191 X 235 mm

Product Type: Softcover

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  • • The Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization serves as a technical guide and research reference for oil and gas professionals, scientists, and students in the multidisciplinary field of reservoir characterization through the use of petrosonics.
  • • It overviews the fundamentals of borehole acoustics and rock physics, with a focus on reservoir evaluation applications, explores current advancements through updated research, and identifies areas of future growth.
  • • Presents theory, application, and limitations of borehole acoustics and rock physics through field examples and case studies
  • • Features "Petrosonic Workflows" for various acoustic applications and evaluations, which can be easily adapted for practical reservoir modeling and interpretation
  • • Covers the potential advantages of acoustic-based techniques and summarizes key results for easy geophysical application
  • Vimal Saxena, Independent Consultant, Petrophysics and Rock Physics, New Delhi, India; Michel Krief, OMV Exploration and Production GmbH, Vienna, Austria, OMV Exploration & Production and Ludmila Adam, School of Environment, University of Auckland, New Zealand
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Introduction to Wave Propagation
  • 3. Borehole Acoustic Logging
  • 4. Rock Physics Models
  • 5. Sonic Porosity-Lithology
  • 6. Stoneley Permeability
  • 7. Acoustic Saturation
  • 8. Anisotropy Evaluation
  • 9. Rock Strength And Stress Analysis
  • 10. Core Elasticity Measurements
  • 11. Casedhole Acoustics
  • 12. Rock Physics Workflow and Example
  • Appendix
  • A. Elastic Properties of Rock Minerals
  • B. Elastic/Physical Properties of Fluids
  • C. Conversion Table
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