Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization

Vimal Saxena, Michel Krief, Ludmila Adam

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN:
  9780128122044
• eBook ISBN:
  9780128123324
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Geology & Earth Sciences

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. 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

Chapter 1

Introduction

Abstract

It is an introductory chapter that presents some basic rock physics concepts those are frequently utilized and discussed with advanced details in the book. The chapter first familiarizes with the concepts of rock homogeneity and isotropy with simple examples under different conditions. Basic elasticity theory is introduced through stress-tensor, strain-tensor, and constitutive equations of linear elasticity. Presenting the case of isotropic linear elasticity, basic interrelations between elastic constants are shown. The chapter presents the equation of motion in elastic media. The case of isotropic media is discussed with three-dimensional equation and one-dimensional simplification. The general equation of motion in an anisotropic media is presented separately, and a discussion is included for the special case of transverse-isotropy.

Keywords

Isotropy; Anisotropy; Homogeneous; Heterogeneous; Stress tensor; Strain tensor; Linear elasticity; Hooke's Law; Constitutive equation; Kronecker's delta; Elastic constant; Equation of motion

1.1 General Introduction

Measurement of acoustic waves in a borehole were used for decades as a support tool for reservoir evaluation. Porosity evalu...

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Introduction to Wave Propagation
• Chapter 3: Borehole Acoustic Logging
• Chapter 4: Rock Physics Models
• Chapter 5: Sonic Porosity-Lithology
• Chapter 6: Stoneley Permeability
• Chapter 7: Acoustic Saturation
• Chapter 8: Anisotropy Evaluation
• Chapter 9: Rock Strength And Stress Analysis
• Chapter 10: Core Elasticity Measurements
• Chapter 11: Casedhole Acoustics
• Chapter 12: Rock Physics Workflow and Example
• Appendix A: Elastic Properties of Rock Minerals
• Appendix B: Elastic/Physical Properties of Fluids
• Appendix C: Conversion Table
• Index