In this work we interpret the data showing unusually strong velocity dispersion of P-waves (up to 30%) and attenuation in a relatively narrow frequency range. The cross-hole and VSP data were measured in a reservoir, ...In this work we interpret the data showing unusually strong velocity dispersion of P-waves (up to 30%) and attenuation in a relatively narrow frequency range. The cross-hole and VSP data were measured in a reservoir, which is in the porous zone of the Silurian Kankakee Limestone Formation formed by vertical fractures within a porous matrix saturated by oil, and gas patches. Such a medium exhibits significant attenuation due to wave-induced fluid flow across the interfaces between different types of inclusions (fractures, fluid patches) and background. Other models of intrinsic attenuation (in particular squirt flow models) cannot explain the amount of observed dispersion when using realistic rock properties. In order to interpret data in a satisfactory way we develop a superposition model for fractured porous rocks accounting also for the patchy saturation effect.展开更多
I present an algorithm that uses cross-dipole wireline data only in order to estimate the HTI stiffness tensor for sandstone formations under in-situ asymmetric lateral (azimuthal) stress conditions.The algorithm is b...I present an algorithm that uses cross-dipole wireline data only in order to estimate the HTI stiffness tensor for sandstone formations under in-situ asymmetric lateral (azimuthal) stress conditions.The algorithm is based on the generalization of terms "excess compliance" and "fracture weakness" developed within the linear slip interface theory for fractured rocks and is applied here to describe the effect of grain contacts in loose sandstones.I introduce the term "plane of weakness" being oriented (aligned) orthogonal to theminimal horizontal principal stress direction in order to describe the overall effective weakness of sandstone caused by the different principal stresses.For the quantification of this phenomenon I use the anisotropic Gassmann model.As a result I am able to calculate a HTI stiffness tensor for the interval length of a saturated sandstone formation and the respective Thomsen's parameters.The input data required for these calculations have to be provided by wireline logging and will consist of porosity,density,P-wave velocity,fast and slow shear wave velocities and oil-water saturation ratio.The algorithm in its current form is applicable to sandstone reservoirs only.Its limitation is based on two assumptions,which state that all the measured anisotropy is induced by the present stress in sandstone and that the unstressed sandstone would be nearly isotropic.From a technical viewpoint this algorithm can be implemented fairly easily in data acquisition and interpretation software relying on correct estimation of anisotropy parameters.It is also cheap because it does not require any additional measurements apart from the cross-dipole logging.展开更多
基金supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (Grant Nos. MU 1725/1-3 and MU 1725/2-1)the Consortium Project PHASE
文摘In this work we interpret the data showing unusually strong velocity dispersion of P-waves (up to 30%) and attenuation in a relatively narrow frequency range. The cross-hole and VSP data were measured in a reservoir, which is in the porous zone of the Silurian Kankakee Limestone Formation formed by vertical fractures within a porous matrix saturated by oil, and gas patches. Such a medium exhibits significant attenuation due to wave-induced fluid flow across the interfaces between different types of inclusions (fractures, fluid patches) and background. Other models of intrinsic attenuation (in particular squirt flow models) cannot explain the amount of observed dispersion when using realistic rock properties. In order to interpret data in a satisfactory way we develop a superposition model for fractured porous rocks accounting also for the patchy saturation effect.
基金supported by the CRGC Consortium in Australiathe National S&T Major Project of China (Grant No. 2008ZX05008- 006-034)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 40774099)
文摘I present an algorithm that uses cross-dipole wireline data only in order to estimate the HTI stiffness tensor for sandstone formations under in-situ asymmetric lateral (azimuthal) stress conditions.The algorithm is based on the generalization of terms "excess compliance" and "fracture weakness" developed within the linear slip interface theory for fractured rocks and is applied here to describe the effect of grain contacts in loose sandstones.I introduce the term "plane of weakness" being oriented (aligned) orthogonal to theminimal horizontal principal stress direction in order to describe the overall effective weakness of sandstone caused by the different principal stresses.For the quantification of this phenomenon I use the anisotropic Gassmann model.As a result I am able to calculate a HTI stiffness tensor for the interval length of a saturated sandstone formation and the respective Thomsen's parameters.The input data required for these calculations have to be provided by wireline logging and will consist of porosity,density,P-wave velocity,fast and slow shear wave velocities and oil-water saturation ratio.The algorithm in its current form is applicable to sandstone reservoirs only.Its limitation is based on two assumptions,which state that all the measured anisotropy is induced by the present stress in sandstone and that the unstressed sandstone would be nearly isotropic.From a technical viewpoint this algorithm can be implemented fairly easily in data acquisition and interpretation software relying on correct estimation of anisotropy parameters.It is also cheap because it does not require any additional measurements apart from the cross-dipole logging.
