Introduction to Geophysical Formation Evaluation

Introduction to Geophysical Formation Evaluation, is the perfect introductory reference for environmental professionals without previous training in the field. It explains the fundamentals of geophysical exploration and analysis, illuminates the underlying theories, and offers practical guidance on how to use the available methodologies. General information on material behavior, porosity, tortuosity, permeability, cores, resistivity, radioactivity, and more provides a solid foundation for more advanced studies.

List of contents

Introduction. History. Formation Materials Characteristics. Porosity, Permeability, Tortuosity, Saturation. Borehole, Mud, and Formation Effects. Cores, Core Analysis, and Cuttings. Introduction to Electric Resistance and Resistivity. Introduction to Radioactivity. Index.

About the author

Hallenburg\, James K.

Summary

Explains the fundamentals of geophysical exploration and analysis. This book covers various petroleum-oriented standard methods. It offers information on using the standard exploration and evaluation methods.

Product details

• Authors: James K. Hallenburg, Hallenburg James K.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.12.1997
• EAN: 9781566702638
• ISBN: 978-1-56670-263-8
• No. of pages: 192
• Weight: 430 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss, Tabellen, schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; Geophysics, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology, SCIENCE / Physics / Geophysics, Petrology, Petrology, petrography and mineralogy