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The Center for Rock Abuse
What we are doing
We study the quantitative properties of rocks under different conditions. How does Q (1/attenuation) change as a function of pressure and fluid content? How do compressional and shear velocity change as a function of reservoir conditions?Other investigations we are currently engaged in include correction for invasion in drilling wells and direct hydrocarbon indicators (DHI).
Our laboratory has one of the few existing rock examination devices that can operate under low frequencies. With this we measure rock's response to signals with frequencies as low as 3 Hz. These measurements are extremely difficult and only a couple research centers have the capabilities and expertise.
Our analyses allows for quantitative interpretation of seismic data. In the limits of uncertainty, we can say what those seismic reflections and amplitudes mean and not only where they occur.
Who we are
The leader of the CSM rock physics lab is Prof. Mike Batzle. At the 2002 SEG meeting he received the Virgill Kauffman medal for his ground breaking work in the field of fluid substitution.
http://www.edge-online.org/pdf/tle2111r11561168.pdf page 4He is an accomplished scientist and mentor and has managed to build a well oiled team of graduate and undergraduate students.
Some of our publications are at
http://crusher.mines.edu/publications.htmlBut keep in mind that most of our results are the property of the companies that requested the study.
What we can do for you
We can help you to understand your well logs better, especially in the area of invasion and fluid effects. Fluid substitution can explain 4D seismics: when the fluid content changes in the subsurface, seismic amplitudes will change. Rock and fluid models can help with reservoir modelling. Rock physics can narrow down reservoir models: Is this model plausible? What are the conditions?
Receivables
All our sponsors receive an up-todate copy of FLAG, our simple yet powerfull fluid and rock properties calculator. Please feel free to download an older version of FLAG at
http://crusher.mines.edu/research.htmland try it out. The newest upgrade has more, newer and more exact models and formulas. Besides FLAG, sponsors receive our reports and study results.
The reports contain rock/fluid models that are partially implemented in software and also decision algorithms like "Does this amplitude change mean anything, considering the noise level?".
Sponsorship fee
The yearly fee for sponsorship is $40000.
For more information, please feel free to write to the webmaster or Mike Batzle. You can also call us at 303-384-2067.