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2014/15 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5128M Petrophysics and Geophysical Reservoir Evaluation
15 creditsClass Size: 75
Module manager: Graham Stuart
Email: g.stuart@see.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
Pre-requisite qualifications
Acceptance on the MSc/PG Diploma in Exploration Geophysics or Structural Geology.This module is mutually exclusive with
| SOEE5173M | Seismic Reflection Interp |
Module replaces
SOEE5127M Reservoir GeophysicsThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this modules students be able to:- understand the fundamentals of petrophysics and its use in the analysis of cores and geophysical well logs for reservoir characterisation and hydrocarbon assessment;
- acquire skills in the analysis of geophysical well logs for determining lithology, porosity and hydrocarbon saturation;
- understand the use of Gassman's equations to assess variations in reservoir fill during production (fluid substitution) and the uses of seismic attributes (eg AVO) in time lapse 4D seismic analysis of hydrocarbon reservoirs;
- be aware of seismic methods for assessing reservoir porosity via acoustic impedance and fractured reservoirs via seismic anisotropy and shear-wave methodologies;
- appreciate the petrophysical causes of, and methods of quantifying, anelastic attenuation and its use in the assessment of lithology, fractures and reservoir pore content;
- understand the collection, processing and interpretation of Vertical Seismic Profiles (VSPs).
Syllabus
- Petrophysics
- Formation Evaluation: geoelectrical properties
- Resistivity borehole logging
- Induction and SP logs
- Porosity Logs: sonic and density
- Porosity Logs: neutron and natural gamma ray
- Magnetic Nuclear Resonance Logs
- Image Logs and determination of lithology and porosity
- Rock physics - Gassman's Equation and AVO
- Acoustic and Elastic Impedance inversion
- Time Lapse (4D) seismics
- Fracture Analysis and seismic anisotropy
- Vertical Seismic Profiles (VSP): field procedures, travel-time relationships
- Pressure prediction
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Practical | 14 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
| Private study hours | 111.50 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 38.50 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
- Completion of practicals (literature search, reading text books, computer exercises)- Revision for examinations.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Assessment and feedback during practicalsMethods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | . | 20.00 |
| In-course MCQ | . | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 16/02/2015
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