Physical Properties of Rocks
A Workbook
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Description
Key Features
- Presents all practical relevant properties of rock in one volume
- Experimental and theoretical fundamentals in a systematic framework
- Special focus on relationships between properties
Readership
Students and professionals working in the areas of applied geophysics, well-log analysis, and reservoir engineering as well as geophysicists in engineering, geotechnics, hydrogeology, and geothermal applications
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Rocks—Their Classification and General Properties
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Igneous Rocks
1.3 Metamorphic Rocks
1.4 Sedimentary Rocks
1.5 Physical Properties of Rocks—Some General Characteristics
Chapter 2 Pore Space Properties
2.1 Overview—Introduction
2.2 Porosity
2.3 Specific Internal Surface
2.4 Fluids in the Pore Space—Saturation and Bulk Volume Fluid
2.5 Permeability
2.6 Wettability
2.7 Fluid Distribution—Capillary Pressure in a Reservoir
2.8 Example: Sandstone—Part 1
Chapter 3 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance—Petrophysical Properties
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Physical Origin
3.3 The Principle of an NMR Measurement
3.4 NMR Relaxation Mechanisms of Fluids in Pores and Fluid-Surface Effects
3.5 Applications
Chapter 4 Density
4.1 Definition and Units
4.2 Density of Rock Constituents
4.3 Density of Rocks
Chapter 5 Nuclear/Radioactive Properties
5.1 Fundamentals
5.2 Natural Radioactivity
5.3 Interactions of Gamma Radiation
5.4 Interactions of Neutron Radiation
5.5 Application of Nuclear Measurements for a Mineral Analysis
5.6 Example: Sandstone—Part 2
Chapter 6 Elastic Properties
6.1 Fundamentals
6.2 Elastic Properties of the Rock Constituents
6.3 Velocity of Rocks–Overview
6.4 Velocity of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
6.5 Velocity of Sedimentary Rocks
6.6 Anisotropy
6.7 Theories
6.8 Reservoir Properties from Seismic Parameters
6.9 Attenuation of Elastic Waves
6.10 Example of Elastic Properties: Sandstone (Gas Bearing)
Chapter 7 Geomechanical Properties
7.1 Overview, Introduction
7.2 Classification Parameters
7.3 Fundamental Geomechanical Properties and Processes
7.4 Correlation Between Static and Dynamic Moduli
7.5 Correlation Between Seismic Velocity and Strength Properties
Chapter 8 Electrical Properties
8.1 Fundamentals
8.2 Electrical Properties of Rock Components
8.3 Specific Electrical Resistivity of Rocks
8.4 Clean Rocks—Theories and Models
8.5 Shaly Rocks, Shaly Sands
8.6 Laminated Shaly Sands and Laminated Sands—Macroscopic Anisotropy
8.7 Dielectric Properties of Rocks
8.8 Complex Resistivity—Spectral-Induced Polarization
8.9 Example: Sandstone—Part 3
Chapter 9 Thermal Properties
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Thermal Properties of Minerals and Pore Contents
9.3 Thermal Properties of Rocks—Experimental Data
9.4 Theories and Models
Chapter 10 Magnetic Properties
10.1 Fundamentals and Units
10.2 Magnetic Properties of Rock Constituents
10.3 Magnetic Properties of Rocks
Chapter 11 Relationships Between Some Petrophysical Properties
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Relationships Based on Layered Models—Log Interpretation for Porosity and Mineral Composition Estimate
11.3 Relationships Between Thermal Conductivity and Elastic Wave Velocities
Appendix A Physical Properties of Rock-Forming Minerals
Appendix B Some Conversions
Appendix C Files available on the website http://www.elsevierdirect.com/companion.jsp?ISBN=9780444537966
References
Index
Product details
- No. of pages: 494
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Elsevier 2011
- Published: June 28, 2011
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardcover ISBN: 9780444537966
- eBook ISBN: 9780444537973