Schematic Development of Capillary Pressure

in Porous Media
From: Keelan, D.K. and Marschall, D.M.: The Fundamentals of Core Analysis
Core Laboratories, Inc., Dallas ( 1972, 79, 89).
 Pore Size and Distribution (Textural) Effect

From: Keelan, D.K. and Marschall, D.M.: The Fundamentals of Core Analysis
Core Laboratories, Inc., Dallas ( 1972, 79, 89).
 Saturation History Effect ("Hysteresis")

From: Keelan, D.K. and Marschall, D.M.: The Fundamentals of Core Analysis
Core Laboratories, Inc., Dallas ( 1972, 79, 89).
 Fluid distribution in a homogeneous reservoir.
From: Jorden, J.R. and Campbell, F.L.: Well Logging I Rock Properties, Borehole Environment,
Mud and Temperature Logging, SPE Monograph Series, SPE Richardson, TX (1984).
 Fluid Distribution in the "Pendular" Region.

From: Jorden, J.R. and Campbell, F.L.: Well Logging I Rock Properties, Borehole Environment,
Mud and Temperature Logging, SPE Monograph Series, SPE Richardson, TX (1984).
 Sandstone Limestone

Schematic capillary pressure curves.

From: Jorden, J.R. and Campbell, F.L.: Well Logging I Rock Properties, Borehole Environment,
Mud and Temperature Logging, SPE Monograph Series, SPE Richardson, TX (1984).
From: Neasham, J.W.: 'The Morphology of Dispersed Clay in Sandstone Reservoirs and its Effect
on Sandstone Shaliness, Pore Space, and Fluid Flow Parameters," paper SPE 6858
presented at the 1977 SPE Annual Fall Technical and Exhibition, Denver, CO, 9-12 Oct 1977.
From: Neasham, J.W.: 'The Morphology of Dispersed Clay in Sandstone Reservoirs and its Effect
on Sandstone Shaliness, Pore Space, and Fluid Flow Parameters," paper SPE 6858
presented at the 1977 SPE Annual Fall Technical and Exhibition, Denver, CO, 9-12 Oct 1977.
 Definition:
The Leverett "J-function" was
"derived" from dimensional
analyses.

1 k
J( S w ) pc
cos( )
From: Leverett, M.C. (1941). "Capillary Behavior in Porous
Solids". Transactions of the AIME 142,159172.
Rose, W. and Bruce, W.A. (1944) Evaluation of Capillary
Characters in Petroleum Reservoir Rocks. Trans. AMIE,
186, 127-142.
Amyx, J.W., Bass, D.M., Jr., and Whiting, R.L.: Petroleum
"J-function" curves. Reservoir Engineering, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York
(1960)
From: Leverett, M.C. (1941). "Capillary Behavior in Porous
Solids". Transactions of the AIME 142,159172.
Derivation of the Capillary Pressure Relation
or Fluid Rise in a Single Tube

(Derivation of a Capillary Pressure for a Single Capillary Tube)

(Derivation of a Capillary Pressure for a Single Capillary Tube)
(Derivation of a Capillary Pressure for a Single Capillary Tube)
(Derivation of a Capillary Pressure for a Single Capillary Tube)
Derivation of the Leverett "J-Function"

(Derivation of the Leverett J-Function)

(Derivation of the Leverett J-Function)
 Derivation of Permeability
Using the Purcell Approach

(Derivation of Permeability Using Purcell Approach

[from Petroleum Engineering 428 Course Notes- 1984])
 (Derivation of Permeability Using Purcell Approach
[from Petroleum Engineering 428 Course Notes- 1984])
 (Derivation of Permeability Using Purcell Approach
[from Petroleum Engineering 428 Course Notes- 1984])
 Type Curve Matching
using the Brooks and Corey Model
(Type Curve Matching using the Brooks and Corey Model)
(Type Curve Matching using the Brooks and Corey Model)
(Type Curve Matching using the Brooks and Corey Model)
(Type Curve Matching using the Brooks and Corey Model)
(Type Curve Matching using the Brooks and Corey Model)
(Type Curve Matching using the Brooks and Corey Model)
Generalized Correlation Approach
using the Brooks and Corey Model
(Generalized Correlation Approach using the Brooks and Corey Model)
(Generalized Correlation Approach using the Brooks and Corey Model)
(Generalized Correlation Approach using the Brooks and Corey Model)