Since many log readings are substantially affected by clay in the formation, a reliable evaluation of the clay content is essential in formation evaluation from logs. The method presented to solve this complex problem is based on the consideration of several "clay indicators" evaluated statistically over the interval of the well to be interpreted. These indicators are either single curves such as the SP, Gamma Ray, or Neutron, or combinations of two curves such as Neutron and Density logs. Each clayindicator is calibrated so as to give either the actual clay content or an upper limit of that value. Then the lowest of these indications is likely to be very close to the actual value. The method is applicable not only for shaly sands, but also for complex lithologies.
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The Evaluation Of Clay Content From Logs
André Poupon;
André Poupon
Societe de Prospection Electrique Schlumberger
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R. Gaymard
R. Gaymard
Schlumberger Technical Services, Inc.
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Paper presented at the SPWLA 11th Annual Logging Symposium, Los Angeles, California, May 1970.
Paper Number:
SPWLA-1970-G
Published:
May 03 1970
Citation
Poupon, André, and R. Gaymard. "The Evaluation Of Clay Content From Logs." Paper presented at the SPWLA 11th Annual Logging Symposium, Los Angeles, California, May 1970.
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