Ebook: Borehole imaging: applications and case histories

Borehole images now form a major part of the interpretation strategy for subsurface geological interpretation in a wide variety of scenarios. This volume documents some case histories together with image acquisition and analysis techniques, and includes three major reviews of recent applications and technical developments. The contributions begin with an introduction and review on the technology and applications of the subject, which also includes a substantial bibliography detailing many of the relevant research papers. A timely and necessary appraisal of the fundamentals of electrical and ultrasonic borehole imaging tools and processing methods forms a second review in this collection. Anyone utilizing borehole images will benefit from studying the third review paper on the recognition of artefacts in these images. The wealth of case histories of borehole imaging in the remainder of this volume provides an up to date glimpse of the wide range of applications and uses.This text is of benefit to geologists and engineers alike, from both academia and industry. It is suitable for newcomers to the field as well as being essential reading for experienced borehole analysts wanting to keep abreast of the latest technological developments and methods. Readership: Oil/water/waste industry geologists, geophysicists, petrophysicists, petroleum engineers. Academic geologists and geophysicists, as well as, third/ fourth year undergraduates and postgraduates. New industry professionals. Principle Authors: M. A. Lovell, Leicester University, UK. S. Prensky, Silver Spring, USA. P. Cheung, Schlumberger Ribaud Product Center, France.J. Lofts, Baker Atlas Geoscience Ltd., UK.R. Trice, Enterprise Oil Plc., UK.J. Prosser, Baker Atlas Geoscience Ltd., Australia.M. Rider, Rider-French Consulting, UK.D. Went, Robertson Blackwatch Ltd., UK.R. McGarva, Baker Atlas Geoscience, UK.I. Goodhall, Badley Ashton Associates Ltd., UK.T. Williams, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, USA.B. Thompson, Producing Technical Center, USA.N. Parkinson, Parkinson Geoscience Ltd., UK.M. Grace, Schlumberger Wireline and Testing, USA.T. Brewer, University of Leicester. Also available: New Techniques in Sediment Core Analysis - ISBN 1862392102 Rock Physics and Geomechanics in the Study of Reservoirs and Repositories - Special Publication No 284 - ISBN 9781862392304 The Geological Society of LondonFounded in 1807, the Geological Society of London is the oldest geological society in the world, and one of the largest publishers in the Earth sciences.The Society publishes a wide range of high-quality peer-reviewed titles for academics and professionals working in the geosciences, and enjoys an enviable international reputation for the quality of its work.The many areas in which we publish in include:-Petroleum geology-Tectonics, structural geology and geodynamics-Stratigraphy, sedimentology and paleontology-Volcanology, magmatic studies and geochemistry-Remote sensing-History of geology-Regional geology guides