Applied subsurface geological mapping / by Daniel J. Tearpock and Richard E. Bischke
- Author:
- Tearpock, Daniel J.
- Published:
- Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice Hall, 1991.
- Physical Description:
- xxiii, 648 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
- Additional Creators:
- Bischke, Richard E.
- Contents:
- INTRODUCTION TO SUBSURFACE MAPPING: Textbook overview -- The philosophical doctrine of subsurface mapping -- Types of subsurface maps and cross sections -- CONTOURING AND CONTOURING TECHNIQUES: Three-dimensional perspective -- Rules of contouring -- Methods of contouring -- DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED WELLS AND DIRECTIONAL SURVEYS: Application of directionally drilled wells -- Common types of directionally drilled wells -- Directional well plan -- Directional tools used for measurements -- Directional survey calculations -- Directional survey uncertainties -- Directional well plots -- LOG CIRCULATION TECHNIQUES: Electric log correlation procedures and guidelines -- Correlation type log -- Electric log correlation - vertical wells -- Electric log correlation - directionally drilled wells -- Repeated section -- Estimating restored tops -- Unconformities -- Annotation and documentation -- INTEGRATION OF GEOPHYSICAL DATA IN SUBSURFACE MAPPING: The process -- Data validation and interpretation -- Data extraction -- Some final thoughts on seismic mapping -- CROSS SECTIONS: Planning a cross section -- Structural cross sections -- Stratigraphic cross sections -- Problem-solving cross sections -- Cross section design -- Vertical exaggeration -- Projection of wells -- Cross section construction across faults -- Three-dimensional views -- FAULT MAPS: Fault terminology -- Definition of fault displacement -- Mathematical relationship of throw to vertical separation -- Fault data determined from well logs -- Fault surface map construction -- Types of fault patterns -- Fault data determined from seismic information -- Growth faults -- Expansion index for growth faults -- Directional surveys and fault maps -- Fault cut size - correction factor and documentation -- and STRUCTURE MAPS: Guidelines to contouring -- Summary of methods of contouring -- Contouring faulted surfaces -- Fault and structure map integration -- Fault traces and gaps - shortcuts and pitfalls -- Structure map - generic case study -- Additive property of faults -- Integration of seismic and well data for structure mapping -- Other mapping techniques -- Application of contour compatibility across faults -- Mapping techniques for various tectonic habitats -- Requirements for a reasonable structural interpretation -- STRUCTURAL GEOMETRY AND BALANCING: Mechanical stratigraphy -- Classical balancing techniques -- Structural outline mapping (long wavelength domain mapping) -- Cross section consistency -- Cross section construction -- Depth to detachment calculations -- Nonclassical methods -- Extensional structures: balancing and interpretation -- ISOPACH MAPS: Snad/shale distribution -- Basic construction of isopach maps -- Methods of contouring the wedge zone -- Vertical thickness determinations -- Vertical thickness and fluid contacts in deviated wells -- Structure top versus porosity top mapping -- Fault wedges -- Configuration of a net pay isopach map -- Reservoir volume determinations from isopach maps -- Interval isopach maps -- FIELD STUDY METHODOLOGY: Organization of a synergistic study team -- Intorductory reservoir engineering -- Case history -- Summary of field study -- Field development and history -- Field study methodology -- Volumetric analysis - general volumetric parameters -- Performance analysis -- General overview of Golden Meadow geology -- Reserves -- Development and exploratory prospects.
- Subject(s):
- ISBN:
- 0138593159
- Bibliography Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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