Acquisition and Interpretation of Open Hole Logs Training

Day 1

• Introduction and course objectives

• Invasion effects and matrix concept

• Acquisition and recording of log data, types of logs and the associated nomenclature

• Electric logging tools and the qualitative interpretation of electric log data

• Recent advances in electric logging

Day 2

• Acoustic logging tools and the applications of acoustic log data

• Radioactive logging devices and the applications of the radioactive log data

• The Electromagnetic Propagation Tool (EPT)

– The new Dielectric Log

– Applications of EPT and new Dielectric Log data

Day 3

• The Nuclear Magnetic Resonance log and its applications

• Platform Express (PEX): a recent advance in log data acquisition technology and its advantages

• Qualitative interpretation

– Cross plots

– Lithology and porosity determination

– Gas detection

Day 4

• Quantitative interpretation

– Introduction and objectives

– Shale volume determination

– Determination of uninvaded zone parameters: Rt, Rw and Sw

– Determination of invaded zone water saturation, Sxo

– Determination of qualitative and quantitative indices of hydrocarbon moveability

Day 5

• Introduction to shaly formation interpretation

– Review of the effects of shale on open hole log responses

– Determination of Sw in shaly reservoirs by the Indonesia and Simandoux models

• Introduction to dipmeter and formation imaging tools

• Practical workshops

• Course summary and conclusion