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Capillary Pressure and Saturation Height
Capillary Pressure and Saturation Height
Saturation vs.
Height
Concepts
Richard Fairbairn
Talk Overview
A few words on why we model Sw vs. Height
Introduce the concept of capillary pressure
Transpose that model onto hydrocarbon reservoirs
Avoid equations first thing in the morning
Consider the data sources for core experiments
Offer practical uses of Sw-Height modelling
Leave some awkward questions hanging for the other
presenters
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Hydrocarbon charge
Tank of sand filled with water overlain by
sealing clay layer
Height
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Modelling Process
In-situ measurements quantify Sw from logs
Height
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