Application of well-logging in geology 1300-OZGOG-GEP
The course includes the issues associated with application of well-logging in geological interpretations. During the theoretical introduction the geophysical and petrophysical parameters of sedimentary rocks are characterized together with the methods of their detection in boreholes. The following geophysical methods are in details discussed: gamma-ray logging, spectral gamma-ray logging, density logging, neutron logging, acoustic logging, resistivity logging, spontaneous-potential logging, caliper and dip logging. The processing of digitalized data, the form of presentation, the interpretation of records and the limitations of each geophysical methods are in details determined. During the exercises the special emphasis is placed on the application of selected methods in:
- distinguishing of mineralogy and lithology of drilled rocks,
- analysis of geophysical units in the context of sedimentary basin analysis,
- interpretation of geology of rocks, regional dip of rocks, folds and fault zones,
- recognition of correlation markers and in the correlation of boreholes in the sedimentary basin,
- detection of mineral reservoirs,
- detection of hydrocarbon reservoirs,
- estimation and calculation of reservoir parameters of rocks: shale volume, porosity and permeability of rocks, content of total organic carbon,
- interpretation of hydrocarbon reservoirs.
During the exercises the student, using the advanced computer software, learns the application of well-logging results in the structural and sedimentary basin analyzes and also in the reservoir rock analysis.
Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
After completing the course:
- student correctly analyzes and interprets the record of each well-logging in different geological tasks
- with using the advanced and specialized computer software student documents and characterizes the geophysical borehole data
- student is able to interact and work in a group, taking various roles, in order to implement a geological projects or tasks.
Assessment criteria
It is marked on the base of:
- the electronic attachments documenting the individual work of students,
- the electronic attachments documenting the work of student group,
- the note of a final test.
The test has a written form and it is composed of the short-opened questions and graph-logs to interpretations. The test includes the issues presented on the short lectures and exercises.
Practical placement
Not applicable
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