Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization

The “Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization” offers a unique integration of various petroleum industry disciplines. Encompassing fundamental rock physics, acoustic logging, waveform processing, and geophysical application modeling, the handbook provides insightful graphical examples derived from field data. The handbook thoroughly explores all conceivable facets of acoustic applications, making it an indispensable resource for hydrocarbon exploration, development, and drilling support.

The “Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization” serves as a technical guide and research reference for oil and gas professionals, scientists, and students in the multidisciplinary field of reservoir characterization through the use of petrosonics. It overviews the fundamentals of borehole acoustics and rock physics, with a focus on reservoir evaluation applications, explores current advancements through updated research, and identifies areas of future growth.

The “Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization”  combines in a single useful handbook the multidisciplinary domains of the petroleum industry, including the fundamental concepts of rock physics, acoustic logging, waveform processing, and geophysical application modeling through graphical examples derived from field data. It includes results from core studies, together with graphics that validate and support the modeling process, and explores all possible facets of acoustic applications in reservoir evaluation for hydrocarbon exploration, development, and drilling support.

• Presents theory, application, and limitations of borehole acoustics and rock physics through field examples and case studies
• The “Petrosonic Workflows” in this resource provide versatile acoustic applications and evaluations, readily adaptable for practical reservoir modeling and interpretation.
• Covers the potential advantages of acoustic-based techniques and summarizes key results for easy geophysical application

Contents

• Chapter 1 – Introduction
• Chapter 2 – Introduction to Wave Propagation
• Chapter 3 – Borehole Acoustic Logging
• Chapter 4 – Rock Physics Models
• Chapter 5 – Sonic Porosity-Lithology
• Chapter 6 – Stoneley Permeability
• Chapter 7 – Acoustic Saturation
• Chapter 8 – Anisotropy Evaluation
• Chapter 9 – Rock Strength And Stress Analysis
• Chapter 10 – Core Elasticity Measurements
• Chapter 11 – Casedhole Acoustics
• Chapter 12 – Rock Physics Workflow and Example
• Appendix