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Application of dipole sonic data for lithological zoning : a case study of the block 15-1, Cuulong Basin, Vietnam

AuthorTruong, Hung Dong
NoteA research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering (Professional) in Geotechnical and Earth Resources with specialization in Geo-Exploration and Petroleum Geo-Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractLithological zoning is the first and one of the most important steps in log analysis of clastic reservoirs. Traditionally, it is done using GR and SP log. In this study, application of an approach using dipole sonic data was applied to calculate Vp/Vs curve and use this new type of curve for lithological zonging in the block 15-1, Cuulong basin of Vietnam. Well log data were collected from six boreholes, denoted from BH-1X to BH-6X, where the dipole sonic data are available. First of all the correlation between GR and others curves of Vp, Vs, Vp/Vs, and Poisson ratio (μ) was investigated. The results found a relatively good correlation for BH-1X, BH-2X and Bh-6X. Then, the BH-1X was selected for zoning. The lithological zoning applied for D & E sequence at well BH-1X using Vp/Vs curve vs using GR curve. The results showed a good matching between lithological zoning by these methods. The D sequence (middle Oligocene) in this borehole is located from 2,100 to 3,850 mTVDss. The E sequnece (lower Oligocene) is located from 3,850 to 4,400 mTVDss. 16 zones of shalem shally sand and sand were found in sequence D, and 2thick zone of shale and sand, respectively were found in sequence E by both methods using GR and Vp/Vs.
Year2015
TypeResearch Report
SchoolSchool of Engineering and Technology (SET)
DepartmentDepartment of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE)
Academic Program/FoSGeotechnical Engineering (GE)
Chairperson(s)Pham, Huy Giao,;
Examination Committee(s)Noppadol Phien-Wej;Bui Thanh Tam;
Scholarship Donor(s)Cuulong JOC, Vietnam;


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