Anomalous dispersion due to hydrocarbons: The secret of reservoir geophysics?

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Abstract

When P- and S-waves travel through porous sandstone saturated with hydrocarbons, a bit of magic happens to make the velocities of these waves more frequency-dependent (dispersive) than when the formation is saturated with brine. This article explores the utility of the anomalous dispersion in finding more oil and gas, as well as giving a possible explanation about the effect of hydrocarbons upon the capillary forces in the formation. ?? 2009 Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Anomalous dispersion due to hydrocarbons: The secret of reservoir geophysics?
Series title Leading Edge (Tulsa, OK)
DOI 10.1190/1.3112757
Volume 28
Issue 4
Year Published 2009
Language English
Larger Work Type Article
Larger Work Subtype Journal Article
Larger Work Title Leading Edge (Tulsa, OK)
First page 420
Last page 425
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