Special core analysis(SCAL)measurements play a noteworthy role in reservoir engineering.Due to the time-consuming and costly character of these measurements,routine core analysis(RCAL)data should be inspected thorough...Special core analysis(SCAL)measurements play a noteworthy role in reservoir engineering.Due to the time-consuming and costly character of these measurements,routine core analysis(RCAL)data should be inspected thoroughly to select a representative subset of samples for SCAL.There are no comprehensive guidelines on how representative samples should be selected.In this study,a new framework is presented for selection of representative samples for SCAL.The foundation of this framework is using methods of PSRTI,FZI*(FZI-star)and TEM-function for the early estimation of petrophysical static,dynamic,and pseudo-static rock types at RCAL stage.The global hydraulic element(GHE)approach is benefitted and a FZI*-based GHE method(i.e.,GHE*)is presented for partitioning data.The framework takes into consideration different laboratory,reservoir engineering,geological,petrophysical and statistical factors.A carbonate reservoir case is presented to support our methodology.We also show that the current forms of Lorenz and Stratigraphic Modified Lorenz Plots in reservoir engineering are not appropriate,and present new forms of them.展开更多
文摘Special core analysis(SCAL)measurements play a noteworthy role in reservoir engineering.Due to the time-consuming and costly character of these measurements,routine core analysis(RCAL)data should be inspected thoroughly to select a representative subset of samples for SCAL.There are no comprehensive guidelines on how representative samples should be selected.In this study,a new framework is presented for selection of representative samples for SCAL.The foundation of this framework is using methods of PSRTI,FZI*(FZI-star)and TEM-function for the early estimation of petrophysical static,dynamic,and pseudo-static rock types at RCAL stage.The global hydraulic element(GHE)approach is benefitted and a FZI*-based GHE method(i.e.,GHE*)is presented for partitioning data.The framework takes into consideration different laboratory,reservoir engineering,geological,petrophysical and statistical factors.A carbonate reservoir case is presented to support our methodology.We also show that the current forms of Lorenz and Stratigraphic Modified Lorenz Plots in reservoir engineering are not appropriate,and present new forms of them.
