Handbook of borehole acoustics and rock physics for reservoir characterization created by Vimal Saxena, Michael Krief and Ludmila Adam

Includes bibliographical references and index

Front Cover; Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization; Copyright; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1. General Introduction; 1.2. Understanding Isotropy; 1.3. Elasticity and Displacement; 1.3.1. Stress Tensor; 1.3.2. Strain Tensor; 1.3.3. Constitutive Equations of Linear Elasticity; 1.3.4. Isotropic Linear Elasticity; 1.4. Elastic Constants and Interrelation; 1.5. Equation of Motion in Isotropic Media; 1.5.1. Plane Wave in 3-D Space; 1.5.2. Simplified 1-D Wave Equation. 1.6. Equation of Motion in Anisotropic Media1.6.1. Generalized Plane Wave in Anisotropic Media; 1.6.2. Plane Wave in Transversely Isotropic Media; References; Chapter 2: Introduction to Wave Propagation; 2.1. Wave Propagation in Poroelastic Media; 2.1.1. Biot's High-Frequency Limit; 2.1.2. Biot's Low-Frequency Limit: Purely Elastic Wave; 2.1.3. Biot's Low-Frequency Limit: Viscoelastic Dissipation; Assumptions & Limitations: Biot's Theory; 2.2. Acoustic Dispersion and Critical Frequency; 2.2.1. Qualitative Discussion; 2.2.2. General Quantitative Solution; 2.2.2.1. Compressional wave. 2.2.2.2. Shear wave2.3. Geerstma-Smit Approximation; Assumptions Geerstma-Smit Approximation; 2.4. Gassmann's Theory of Fluid-Saturated Media; Assumptions & Limitations: Gassmann's Theory; 2.5. Biot's Theory and Gassmann's Prediction; 2.6. Wavetrain Propagation in a Borehole; 2.6.1. Snell's Law; 2.6.2. Acoustic Modes in a Borehole; 2.6.3. Leaky Modes; 2.6.4. Pseudo-Rayleigh Waves; References; Chapter 3: Borehole Acoustic Logging; 3.1. Acoustic Tool Principle (Monopole); 3.1.1. Single Transmitter Monopole Tool; Limitations of the Single Transmitter Monopole Tool. 3.1.2. Borehole Compensated SonicLimitations & Advantages of Monopole BHC Measurement; 3.1.3. Long-Spaced Sonic and BHC; Limitations & Advantages of LSS & BHC Measurements; 3.1.4. Array Sonic Tool; Limitations & Advantages of Array Sonic Measurement; 3.2. Waveforms in Monopole Tool; 3.2.1. Waveforms in a Fast Formation; 3.2.2. Waveforms in a Slow Formation; 3.3. The Tool Principle (Dipole Acoustic Tool); Limitations & Advantages of Dipole Sonic Measurement; 3.4. Further Tool Advancements; 3.4.1. Sonic Scanner; Limitations & Advantages of Sonic Scanner Measurement. 3.4.2. Quadrupole Sonic LWD ToolLimitations & Advantages of Sonic Quadrupole Measurement; 3.4.3. Seismic While Drilling; 3.5. Borehole Waveform Processing; 3.5.1. First-motion Detection; 3.5.2. Semblance Correlation; 3.5.3. Slowness-Time-Coherence; 3.5.3.1. STC concept; 3.5.3.2. Dispersion (bias) correction; 3.5.3.3. Dispersion correction: weighted spectral average concept; 3.5.4. Dispersive Processing; 3.5.4.1. Flexural dispersion characteristics; 3.5.4.2. Dispersive analog of STC; 3.5.4.3. Dispersive STC (DSTC); 3.5.5. QC Techniques; 3.5.5.1. Slowness-frequency projection.

"The Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization combines in a single useful handbook the multidisciplinary domains of the petroleum industry, including the fundamental concepts of rock physics, acoustic logging, waveform processing, and geophysical application modeling through graphical examples derived from field data. It includes results from core studies, together with graphics that validate and support the modeling process, and explores all possible facets of acoustic applications in reservoir evaluation for hydrocarbon exploration, development, and drilling support. The Handbook of Borehole Acoustics and Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization serves as a technical guide and research reference for oil and gas professionals, scientists, and students in the multidisciplinary field of reservoir characterization through the use of petrosonics. It overviews the fundamentals of borehole acoustics and rock physics, with a focus on reservoir evaluation applications, explores current advancements through updated research, and identifies areas of future growth. Presents theory, application, and limitations of borehole acoustics and rock physics through field examples and case studiesFeatures "Petrosonic Workflows" for various acoustic applications and evaluations, which can be easily adapted for practical reservoir modeling and interpretationCovers the potential advantages of acoustic-based techniques and summarizes key results for easy geophysical application"-