Sediment Compaction and Applications in Petroleum Geoscience (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)

This book discusses how sediments compact with depth and applications of the compaction trends. Porosity reduction in sediment conveniently indicates the degree of sediments compacted after deposition. Published empirical curves- the compaction curves- are depth-wise porosity variation through which change in pore spaces from sediment surface to deeper depths e.g. up to 6 km can be delineated. Porosity is derived from well logs. Compaction curves, referred to as the Normal Porosity Profile of shales, sandstones and shale bearing sandstones of different models are reviewed along with the different mechanical and chemical compaction processes. These compaction models reveals how porosity reduces depth-wise and the probable reason for anomalous zones. Deviation from these normal compaction trends may indicate abnormal pressure scenarios: either over- or under pressure. We highlight global examples of abnormal pressure scenarios along with the different primary- and secondary mechanisms. Well logs and cores being the direct measurements of porosity, well log is the only cost-effective way to determine porosity of subsurface rocks. Certain well logs can detect overpressure and the preference of one log above the other helps reduce the uncertainty. Apart from delineation of under-compacted zones by comparing the modeled- with the actual compaction, porosity data can also estimate erosion.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Advances in Oil and Gas Exploration & Production
Release date:	August 2020
First published:	2020
Authors:	Troyee Dasgupta • Soumyajit Mukherjee
Dimensions:	254 x 178mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	99
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-013444-0
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Soil science, sedimentology Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Geological surface processes (geomorphology) > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Economic geology > General
LSN:	3-03-013444-X
Barcode:	9783030134440

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