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This book is on oil and natural gas well logging, and is based on the author's lectures at the University of Southern California. The first seven chapters discuss logging techniques and devices: spontaneous potential, gamma rays, resistivity, density, neutron logs, and acoustic logs.

Table of Contents
Some Reasons for Logging Wells.

The Spontaneous Potential.

The Gamma Ray Log.

Resistivity Measurements.

The Density Log.

The Neutron Log.

The Acoustic Log.

Introduction to Crossplots.

A Look at Formation Factor and Saturation Theory.

Development of a Dual-Water Logic.

Clay Types and Mineral Distributions.

Characteristics of Invasion and Resistivity Profiles.

Organic Matter in Source Rocks.

Saturations, and Thin Beds.

A Method for Calculating Pore Pressures from Well Logs.

Secondary Porosity.

Pulsed-Neutron Capture Cross-Section Logs.

Temperature Surveys.

Appendices.

Index.

Practical Formation Evaluation

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 13 February 1996
      ISBN-13 9780471107552
      978-0471107552
      ISBN-10 0471107557
      Also in:
      Earth sciences Mining technology and engineering

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book is on oil and natural gas well logging, and is based on the author's lectures at the University of Southern California. The first seven chapters discuss logging techniques and devices: spontaneous potential, gamma rays, resistivity, density, neutron logs, and acoustic logs.

      Table of Contents
      Some Reasons for Logging Wells.

      The Spontaneous Potential.

      The Gamma Ray Log.

      Resistivity Measurements.

      The Density Log.

      The Neutron Log.

      The Acoustic Log.

      Introduction to Crossplots.

      A Look at Formation Factor and Saturation Theory.

      Development of a Dual-Water Logic.

      Clay Types and Mineral Distributions.

      Characteristics of Invasion and Resistivity Profiles.

      Organic Matter in Source Rocks.

      Saturations, and Thin Beds.

      A Method for Calculating Pore Pressures from Well Logs.

      Secondary Porosity.

      Pulsed-Neutron Capture Cross-Section Logs.

      Temperature Surveys.

      Appendices.

      Index.

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