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Method and apparatus for obtaining properties of subsurface formations from textural models derived from formation parameters

US4703277A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 1984
Grant dateOct 27, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/38
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Well logging techniques are disclosed which use and/or measure formation textural parameters. A disclosed formation textural model is bimodal in nature, and includes fractions of spherical grains and of platey grains having a single aspect ratio. This model is used in obtaining improved well logging recordings.

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