Prediction of brittleness based on anisotropic rock physics model for kerogen-rich shale

各向异性富有机质页岩的岩石物理建模及脆性指数研究（英文）

The construction of a shale rock physics model and the selection of an appropriate brittleness index （B/） are two significant steps that can influence the accuracy of brittleness prediction. On one hand, the existing models of kerogen-rich shale are controversial, so a reasonable rock physics model needs to be built. On the other hand, several types of equations already exist for predicting the BI whose feasibility needs to be carefully considered. This study constructed a kerogen-rich rock physics model by performing the self- consistent approximation and the differential effective medium theory to model intercoupled clay and kerogen mixtures. The feasibility of our model was confirmed by comparison with classical models, showing better accuracy. Templates were constructed based on our model to link physical properties and the BL Different equations for the BI had different sensitivities, making them suitable for different types of formations. Equations based on Young＇s Modulus were sensitive to variations in lithology, while those using Lame＇s Coefficients were sensitive to porosity and pore fluids. Physical information must be considered to improve brittleness prediction.

岩石物理建模及脆性指数构建是影响脆性预测精度的两大重要环节。现有页岩模型对有机质的模拟争议较大,需要寻找合理的岩石物理理论来模拟富有机质页岩。同时,现有脆性公式种类繁多,各公式的适用性值得探究。本文利用Self-Consistent Approximation and the Differential Effective Medium(SCA+DEM)理论,通过模拟有机质与粘土的耦合性,构建各向异性富有机质岩石物理模型。与前人理论对比,初步验证了本模型的有效性;同时,基于模型构建脆性模板,分析物性参数对各脆性指数公式的影响。结果显示:各脆性公式对不同物性条件下地层的敏感性不同,基于杨氏模量构建的脆性指数对矿物含量的变化较敏感,而基于拉梅系数构建的脆性公式对孔隙度/孔隙流体敏感。应综合各脆性指数公式并结合地层物性信息,以达到最优的预测结果。