The Center for Rock Abuse
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Phase III
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The primary goal of exploration and production geophysics is to identify fluids, specifically hydrocarbons, in rocks. In the first two phases of the fluid project, we systematically measured and defined the geophysical properties of fluids. Experimental determination of the signature of multiple fluids within rocks is now needed to properly calibrate seismic and logging techniques. In our preceding attenuation project, velocity dispersion and attenuation were examined both in laboratory measurements and in actual field data. These results directly disclosed the impact of fluid motion within rocks, showed how attenuation and frequency content holds promise as a hydrocarbon indicator, and demonstrated the necessity of making rock measurements within the seismic frequency band.
This phase III of the fluid project is the continuation of the fluid project combined with the attenuation project entitled: Detection of Fluids in Rocks. In this phase of the project we will produce measured data on samples, integrate measured results into seismic studies for sponsor's reservoirs and provide relationships, techniques and programs to directly apply the results.
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