Anomalous dispersion due to hydrocarbons: The secret of reservoir geophysics?
January 1, 2009
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.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Title | Anomalous dispersion due to hydrocarbons: The secret of reservoir geophysics? |
| DOI | 10.1190/1.3112757 |
| Authors | R.L. Brown |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Leading Edge (Tulsa, OK) |
| Index ID | 70035074 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |