
Course Summary:
This unit provides an in-depth understanding of the geophysical principles and techniques used to investigate the physical properties of rocks and fluids within petroleum reservoirs. It integrates concepts from rock physics, fluid dynamics, and geophysical exploration to enable learners to interpret subsurface data for hydrocarbon exploration and production.
Key areas covered include:
Rock Physics: Understanding the elastic and seismic properties of reservoir rocks, including porosity, permeability, and lithology.
Fluid Properties: Examination of oil, gas, and water properties in reservoirs and their effects on seismic response.
Reservoir Geophysics: Application of seismic methods (e.g., AVO analysis, seismic inversion, time-lapse (4D) seismic) to characterize and monitor reservoirs.
Geophysical Data Integration: Use of well logs, core data, and seismic attributes to evaluate reservoir quality and predict fluid distribution.
Quantitative Interpretation: Techniques to quantify rock and fluid parameters from seismic data for reservoir modeling and development planning.
The unit equips learners with skills to analyze geophysical data for effective reservoir characterization, supporting decision-making in exploration, appraisal, and production phases of petroleum development.
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