Dipmeter and Image Log Applications and Interpretation
- Disciplines
- Geoscience
- Category
- Foundational • Formation Evaluation • Conventional Reservoir • Unconventional Reservoir • Development • Geomechanics
- Format
- Classroom • Live Online
- Available
- Private
Who Should Attend
Development and exploration geologists, geophysicists, petrophysics and log analysts, reservoir and drilling engineers, managers, and technical personnel.
Description
The dipmeter is unfortunately one of the least utilized interpretation tools available to the geoscientist, despite widespread structural and stratigraphic applications. Thus, this course is designed to provide participants with a detailed understanding of dipmeter and borehole image acquisition, interpretation techniques, and data integration into geologic and geophysical models. In addition to classic wireline image logs (electrical and ultrasonic acoustic), participants will be exposed to the latest image logging technology, including high-resolution LWD real-time images (gamma ray, density, PEF, electrical, propagation resistivity, and acoustic), as well as a number of conventional and unconventional interpretation and visualization techniques. Applications and data integration will include structural and stratigraphic/sedimentological interpretation including dip analysis, wellbore stability and geomechanics including common pitfalls of stress orientation analysis, geosteering and reservoir navigation aspects including thickness logs, and cement and casing evaluation. Using an applied “hands-on” approach, participants will be exposed to a diversity of world-wide case examples with individual and group exercises.
Learning Outcomes
Available image log types and current state of technology.
Fundamentals of dip determination and analysis.
Application of image logs in structural and stratigraphic studies.
The role of image logs in geomechanical and wellbore stability analysis.
Integrating image log data into multidisciplinary studies.
Course Content
- Image Log Types – Stuck on wireline FMI? Try full 360° LWD high-resolution electrical, azimuthal resistivity, gamma ray, density, acoustic, and photoelectric logs.
- Visualization – Simple manipulations to advanced 4D visualization maximizes interpretation and understanding, from the technical analysts to managerial levels.
- Structure and stratigraphy – Get the most of those dipmeter logs and image logs, including advanced structural analysis and stratigraphic/sedimentalogical investigation.
- Wellbore Stability – Understand the pressure system and borehole response to safely guide the bit to the target.
- Geosteering and Reservoir Navigation – Take the guess work out of reservoir navigation by understanding the full capabilities of modern full 360° LWD image logs.
- Data Integration – Incorporation of both modern LWD image logs and wireline images into the overall data stream of other geological, geophysical, petrophysical and engineering data sets is a must for truly understanding the petroleum system.
In-Person
- Length
- 5 Days
Virtual
- Length
- 10 Half Days
Upcoming Events
Check back in periodically for updated Public and Live Online course dates! To schedule an In-House course, contact SCA’s Training Department at training@scacompanies.com.
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