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PETE 302- Well Logging– 3 credits
Petroleum Engineering
Undergraduate
Fall, 2014
PhD. Elnur Amirov
eamirov@khazar.org
(+994 12) 421-10-93
11 Mehseti str. (Neftchilar campus), Room ?, Saturday 15:1018.00
Saturday, 12:00 – 15:00 or by appointment
Office hours
Consent of instructor
English
Required
Core textbook:
Well logging and formation evaluation: Toby Darlin, Linacre House, Jordan Hill,
Oxford OX2 8DP, UK, 2005
Supplementary textbook:
Supplementary:
1.
Well Logging for Earth Scientists. Darwin V. Ellis, Dordrecht, the
Netherlands, 2008.
2.
Introduction to Wireline Log Analysis. Ed L. Bigelow, Western Atlas June
1995.
3.
The geological interpretation of well logs. M.N.Rider. Whittles Publishing,
1991
4.
Fundamentals of well log interpretation. O. Serra, New York, NY 10017,
USA, 1998.
Course website
Course outline
Course objectives
Learning outcomes
This course is designed for the bachelor and master students. Course addresses
principles and operation of gamma ray, self potential, caliper, resistivity (micro and
focused), density neutron, sonic, cement bond and variable density; diameter of well
logging tools. Interpretation of well log and their cross plotting techniques.
Determination of formation properties such as porosity, hydrocarbon saturation,
lithology, zone thickness, shakiness, etc. Correlation of gas bearing formations and
determination of predictable reserves. Guidelines to select proper logs in given field
conditions.
Generic Objective of the Course:
 To equip students with the core concepts, methods and techniques of well
logging and interpretation.
Specific Objectives of the Course:
 To support the students academically, to improve their chance of realizing their
potential
 To encourage students participation and interaction and fostering atmosphere of
tolerance and respect
 To develop an understanding of the theory and practice of managerial analysis,
and strategic decision making
 To develop an understanding of the theory in Well logging
 To furnish of students with the “Interpretation charts”
 To build background for the students further Well logging interpretation
By the end of the course the students should be able:
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Quick look interpretation of logs
Analytical thinking
Critical reasoning
Teaching methods
Evaluation
Policy
 Team building
 Leadership
 Presentation
 Other…
Lecture
Group discussion
Experiential exercise
Simulation
Case analysis
Course paper
Others
Methods
Midterm Exam
Case studies
Class Participation
Assignment and
quizzes
Project
Presentation/Group
Discussion
Final Exam
Others
Total
 Preparation for class
x
x
x
x
Date/deadlines
Percentage (%)
30
10
20
40
100
The structure of this course makes your individual study and preparation outside
the class extremely important. The lecture material will focus on the major points
introduced in the text. Reading the assigned chapters and having some familiarity
with them before class will greatly assist your understanding of the lecture. After
the lecture, you should study your notes and work relevant problems and cases
from the end of the chapter and sample exam questions.
Throughout the semester we will also have an assignment and quizzes.
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Withdrawal (pass/fail)
This course strictly follows grading policy of the School of Engineering and
Applied Science. Thus, a student is normally expected to achieve a mark of at
least 60% to pass. In case of failure, he/she will be required to repeat the course
the following term or year.
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Cheating/plagiarism
Cheating or other plagiarism during the Quizzes, Mid-term and Final
Examinations will lead to paper cancellation. In this case, the student will
automatically get zero (0), without any considerations.
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Professional behavior guidelines
We
ek
The students shall behave in the way to create favorable academic and
professional environment during the class hours. Unauthorized discussions and
unethical behavior are strictly prohibited.
Date/Day
(tentative)
1
20.09.14
Tentative Schedule
Topics
Introduction to Well logging
Textbook/Assignments
Ch.1
2
27.09.14
3
04.10.14
4
11.10.14
5
18.10.14
6
25.10.14
7
01.11.14
8
08.11.14
9
10
15.11.14
22.11.14
11
12
13
29.11.14
06.12.14
13.12.14
14
20.12.14
15
27.12.11
TBA
History and terminology
Logging tools (general overview)
Passive measurements (SP)
Quicklook log interpretation
Full interpretation
Gamma ray tools (natural and spectral gamma rays
measurements)
Interpret lithology
QUIZ 1
Knowledge sharing session (log quality control)
Acoustic tools (propagation of sound and sonic logs)
Determination of porosity from sonic logs
Density tools (bulk density interpretations)
Neutron scattering and neutron logging tools
Resistivity tools
Wireline vs LWD tools
Resistivity theory/Saturation (Archie equations)
QUIZ 2
Determination of porosity from density &neutron logs
Core and log interpretation
Well log correlation/zonation
Shaly sand evaluation A
Shaly sand evaluation B
Net sand/pay, resources, reserves calculation using well logs
data
Dipmeter surveys
Dip computation
Dip patterns and interpretation overview
Final Exam
Ch.2
Ch.3
Ch.4
Ch.5
Ch.6
Ch.7
Ch.8
Ch.9
Ch.10
Ch.11
Ch. 12
Ch. 13
Ch.14
This syllabus is a guide for the course and any modifications to it will be announced in advance.