Fundamentals of well-log interpretation, 2. The interpretation of logging data.

Abstract

The second volume of a revised and updated translation of the French edition. The first volume is devoted to data acquisition; this volume describes methods of extracting the maximum amount of information from wireline data. Fifteen chapters cover 'quick- look' methods; information on rock composition, texture, sedimentary structure, facies and sequence, depositional sedimentary environments, diagenesis, stratigraphy and tectonics; compaction study; reservoir evaluation, with descriptions of static and dynamic behaviour; fractured formation evaluation; geophysical applications of well logs; multi-well study. An appendix contains 14 tables displaying explanations of terms, units and abbreviations used in the volume.-E.Redpath