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Synopsis
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 using petrosonics in the multidisciplinary fields of reservoir characterization. It provides the fundamentals, recent advances and areas for future study in borehole acoustics and rock physics, focusing on the geophysical applications. The book combines the fundamental concepts of rock physics, acoustic logging, waveform processing and geophysical application modeling through graphical examples derived from field data. Results from core studies and graphics are included to validate and support the modeling process.
Potential advantages and comparisons of acoustic based techniques with respect to other petrophysical techniques are covered. The book is dedicated to all possible facets of acoustic applications in reservoir evaluation for hydrocarbon exploration, development and drilling support.
- Provides a unique integration of borehole acoustics and rock physics in a singular reference
- 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 adopted for practical reservoir modeling and interpretation
- Includes results from core studies and graphics to validate and support the modeling process
Synopsis
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