PETROENG 7060 - Petrophysics

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

Introduction to Petrophysics will give participants an overview of petrophysics: well logging concepts and basic rock properties, wellbore environment, petrophysical tools and interpretation concepts. Lectures and associated class exercises provide a practical understanding of the interpretation of wireline tools and techniques, including the determination of lithology, porosity, fluid content and movement, and net pay. Both, qualitative (quick look) and quantitative analyses methods are covered. Practical aspects, such as logging operations, including MWD, and logging program design will also be addressed. Practical examples are used throughout and case histories are used to demonstrate specific aspects. The course also covers more recent technologies and techniques such as NMR and permeability estimation from logs. At the end of the course students will be able to integrate log, core and pressure data to fully characterize a formation and its fluids.

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Course Details

Course Code	PETROENG 7060
Course	Petrophysics
Coordinating Unit	Australian School of Petroleum & Energy Resources
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Intensive short course of lectures, seminars
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	assignment, final exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Manouchehr Haghighi

Course Coordinator: Mr Andrew Mills

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Understand the theoretical basis and practical limitations of logging tools.
2	Integrate all other available data with wireline log data, including mud logs, sample descriptions and core.
3	Evaluate reservoir intervals defined in clastic and shaly sandstone systems; also understand the similarities and differences with carbonate reservoirs.
4	Work in a group on a reservoir evaluation optimisation project.

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,3,4
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2-4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	2-4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1-4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	4
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	2-4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Please bring supplied lecture notes, pen and pencil, eraser and ruler, workbook and laptop to lectures classes.

Recommended Resources

The following are useful references:

Tiab, D.; Donaldson, E.C. “Petrophysics Theory and Practice of Measuring Reservoir Rock and Fluid Transport Properties,” Gulf Publishing Company, Houston Tx. 1996. ISBN 0-88415-634-6
My favourite an excellent reference, a bit difficult to read as a text

Dewan, J.T. “Essentials of Modern Open-Hole Log Interpretation,” PennWell Publishing 1983, ISBN 978 0 87814 233 0
Excellent reference for interpretation techniques

Helander, D.P. “Fundamentals of Formation Evaluation,” OGCI Publications 1983 ISBN 0-930972-02-3
Good for tool theory, particularly older technology

Bassiouni, Z. “Theory, Measurement, and Interpretation of Well Logs,” SPE, 1994 ISBN 1-55563-056-1
More of the physics/math of the technology, good theory reference not great for interpretation

Aguilera, R. “Naturally Fractured Reservoirs,” Pennwell, 1995. ISBN 0-87814-449-8
Very readable, and an excellent reference for all reservoirs

Brock, J. “Applied Open-Hole Log Analysis,” Gulf Publishing company, 1986. ISBN 0-87201-638-2
A bit dated, useful for basics.

“Shaly Sand,” SPWLA reprint volume, 1982.
Dated but an excellent reference for the origins of shaly sands.

Institute of Petroleum “Modern Petroleum Technology,” Chapter 6 Petrophysics. John Wiley & Sons 2000. ISBN 978 0 470 85021 3
Good section on core analysis, tool theory and interpretation adequate.

Schlumberger “Log Interpretation Principles/Applications,” Schlumberger Educational Services 1989, SMP-7017
Somewhat biased but useful overview of technology/basic interpretation

Schlumberger “Cased Hole Log Interpretation Principles/Applications,” Schlumberger Educational Services 1989, SMP-7025
Same as above but for cased hole logs.

Western Atlas “Interpretive Methods for Production Well Logs,” Forth Edition
Good introduction to production logs.

Lecture notes

Online Learning

Lecture, tutorial and exercise materials will be made available in hard/softcopy during classes.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course will be conducted through lectures and problem-solving exercises. A group project will form part of the course.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The entire course will be delivered in intensive short course format over a period of six days.

Learning Activities Summary

Each morning lectures will commence at 9:00 am and end at 12.30 pm. The afternoon sessions will recommence at 1:30 and end at 5:00 pm. Lectures will proceed throughout the day and will be interspersed with tutorials, exercises and group work.

The outline for the course is;

Day 1: Introduction for Formation Evaluation
             Fundamental rock and fluid properties
             Borehole environment and overview of tools
             Qualitative (quick-look) log interpretation
             Gamma ray interpretation
             Spontaneous potential (SP) interpretation

Day 2: Quantitative Interpretation
             Shale Volume Determination
             Porosity Logs
             - Density
             - Neutron
             - Sonic
             - NMR

Day 3: Quantitative Interpretation continued
             Summary of Porosity Methods
             Lithology
             Log - Core integration (porosity)
             Porosity Techniques

Day 4: Quantitative Interpretation continued
             Water Saturation Overview
             Introduction to Resistivity
             Resistivity Logs
             Water Saturation from Logs
             Log - Core Integration (saturation)

Day 5: Quantitative Interpretation continued
             Permeability Estimation
             Net Pay
             LWD / MWD
             Speciality tools

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes
Group reservoir evaluation optimisation project	40	Group	Summative	Week 13		1. 2. 3. 4.
Final examination (closed book)	60	Individual	Summative	Weeks 14-15		1. 2. 3.
Total	100

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

This assessment breakdown is registered as an exemption to the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy. The exemption is related to the Procedures clause(s): 1. a. i 1. c.

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Assessment Detail

There are two assessment tasks (for the overall course assessment, 100%):

• Group optimisation project – to be completed after the course: counts for 40%
• Final exam – closed book: counts for 60%

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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