Petrophysics, Basic Course

Introduction to geology and petrology. Physical characterization of rocks, including porosity, permeability and fluid saturation. Fluid flow through porous media. Capillary pressure concepts. Interpretation of petrophysical data. Acquisition of log data including wireline logging coring. Principles of measuring techniques, incl. gamma ray, density, neutron, sonic, formation pressure testing, resistivity, nuclear magnetic resonance borehole measurements. Practical experience with cores. Basic log interpretation methods, Archie equation. Practical log evaluation methods in simple situations and predominantly siliciclastic environments. Influence of shale, rudimentary concepts on interpretation of shaly formations.

Acquire knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and techniques in petrophysics, to a degree sufficient to wither continue study petrophysics at a more advanced level or continue study in those disciplines which might not require more petrophysics competence than acquired from the basic course.

Lectures and exercises. Semester tests count total 30% of final grade. Exercises must have been completed to enter exam. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.