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Theory and Evaluation of Formation Pressures [electronic resource] : A Pressure Detection Reference Handbook / by EXLOG/Whittaker.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextSeries: Environment, Development and Public Policy: Public Policy and Social ServicesPublisher: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1985Edition: 1st ed. 1985Description: XV, 231 p. 59 illus. online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9789400953550
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Printed edition:: No title; Printed edition:: No title; Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification:
  • 624.151 23
LOC classification:
  • TA703-705.4
Online resources:
Contents:
1. Introduction -- What Is Pressure Evaluation? -- From Formation Logging to Pressure Evaluation -- Responsibilities -- Instrumentation -- Logs and Reports -- 2. Geology -- Compaction Disequilibrium -- Aquathermal Pressuring -- Montmorillonite Dehydration -- Osmosis -- Tectonism -- Piezometric Changes -- The Transition Zone -- Pore Pressure Maintenance -- References -- 3. Engineering -- Subsurface Pressures -- Pore Pressures, Formation Balance Gradient, and Equivalent Mud Density -- Effective Overburden Pressure -- Effective Circulating Density -- Direct Pressure Measurements -- Log-Derived Fluid Densities -- 4. Pore Pressure Evaluation Techniques -- Geopressure Evaluation From Seismic Data -- Drilling Parameters -- Electric Log Parameters -- Factors Affecting Evaluation -- References -- 5. Lost Circulation, Hydraulic Fracturing, and Kicks -- Lost Circulation -- Hydraulic Fracturing -- Estimation of Fracture Pressures -- Kicks and Kick Tolerance -- Appendix A: Formulae -- Appendix B: Rw Determination from SP -- Appendix C: Nomograms -- References.
In: Springer Nature eBookSummary: The objectives of this book are: (1) to educate the prospective Pressure Evaluation Geologist to a basic level of expertise; (2) to provide a reference tool for the experienced geologist; and (3) to foster constructuve thought and continued development of the field geologist. Despite the incorporation of many new ideas and concepts, elaboration of the more re­ cent concepts is limited due to space considerations. It is hoped that the geologist will follow up via the literature referenced at the end of each chapter. Easy reference is provided by the detailed table of contents and index. A glossary of terms, definitions, and formulae adds to the usefulness of this reference text. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FOR FIGURES Figure 2-7 is reprinted by permission of the AAPG from Barker, 1972. Figure 4-21 is courtesy of Totco Figure 5-2 is reprinted by permission of the Oil and GasJournal from Matthews and Kelly, 1967. Figure 5-4 is reprinted by permission of the SPE-AIME from the Journal of Petroleum Technology from Eaton, © 1969. Figure 5-5 is reprinted by permission of the SPE-AIME from Hubbert and Willis, © 1957.
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1. Introduction -- What Is Pressure Evaluation? -- From Formation Logging to Pressure Evaluation -- Responsibilities -- Instrumentation -- Logs and Reports -- 2. Geology -- Compaction Disequilibrium -- Aquathermal Pressuring -- Montmorillonite Dehydration -- Osmosis -- Tectonism -- Piezometric Changes -- The Transition Zone -- Pore Pressure Maintenance -- References -- 3. Engineering -- Subsurface Pressures -- Pore Pressures, Formation Balance Gradient, and Equivalent Mud Density -- Effective Overburden Pressure -- Effective Circulating Density -- Direct Pressure Measurements -- Log-Derived Fluid Densities -- 4. Pore Pressure Evaluation Techniques -- Geopressure Evaluation From Seismic Data -- Drilling Parameters -- Electric Log Parameters -- Factors Affecting Evaluation -- References -- 5. Lost Circulation, Hydraulic Fracturing, and Kicks -- Lost Circulation -- Hydraulic Fracturing -- Estimation of Fracture Pressures -- Kicks and Kick Tolerance -- Appendix A: Formulae -- Appendix B: Rw Determination from SP -- Appendix C: Nomograms -- References.

The objectives of this book are: (1) to educate the prospective Pressure Evaluation Geologist to a basic level of expertise; (2) to provide a reference tool for the experienced geologist; and (3) to foster constructuve thought and continued development of the field geologist. Despite the incorporation of many new ideas and concepts, elaboration of the more re­ cent concepts is limited due to space considerations. It is hoped that the geologist will follow up via the literature referenced at the end of each chapter. Easy reference is provided by the detailed table of contents and index. A glossary of terms, definitions, and formulae adds to the usefulness of this reference text. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FOR FIGURES Figure 2-7 is reprinted by permission of the AAPG from Barker, 1972. Figure 4-21 is courtesy of Totco Figure 5-2 is reprinted by permission of the Oil and GasJournal from Matthews and Kelly, 1967. Figure 5-4 is reprinted by permission of the SPE-AIME from the Journal of Petroleum Technology from Eaton, © 1969. Figure 5-5 is reprinted by permission of the SPE-AIME from Hubbert and Willis, © 1957.

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