Overview
Petrophysical analysis techniques are essential for understanding the properties of rocks and the fluids they contain. By studying porosity, permeability, and fluid saturation, geologists and engineers can make informed decisions about resource extraction and management. These techniques are widely ...
Key Terms
Example: A rock with 20% porosity can hold 20 liters of fluid in 100 liters of rock.
Example: Sandstone typically has higher permeability than clay.
Example: Water saturation indicates how much of the pore space is filled with water.
Example: Oil reservoirs are often found in sedimentary rock layers.
Example: Capillary pressure affects how fluids are distributed in a reservoir.
Example: Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons.
Related Topics
Geophysical Methods
Techniques used to study the physical properties of the Earth, often complementing petrophysical analysis.
intermediateReservoir Engineering
The field focused on optimizing the extraction of hydrocarbons from reservoirs.
advancedHydrogeology
The study of groundwater and its interactions with the environment, relevant for resource management.
intermediateKey Concepts
PorosityPermeabilityFluid SaturationRock Properties