Assessing reservoir connectivity in hydrocarbon reservoirs
US9416656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/12
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is disclosed for assessing connectivity between sections in a hydrocarbon reservoir. Samples of hydrocarbons are collected over different depths in at least one wellbore. Fluorescence intensity determines the actual heavy end concentrations of hydrocarbons for the corresponding different depths. Estimated heavy end concentrations of hydrocarbons for corresponding different depths are determined and the actual heavy end concentrations of hydrocarbons are compared with the estimated heavy end concentrations to assess connectivity between sections of the hydrocarbon reservoir.
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