Basrah University for Oil and Gas

College of Oil and Gas Engineering

Department of Oil and Gas Engineering

Subject: Formation Evaluation & well Logging Ι Exam: Mid-Term /1st semester
Class: 3rd stage Date: 16 /2/ 2021
Examiner: Lect. Layal Fadhil Shawi Time: 2 hours

Answer All Questions

Q1. Explain the following points with sketch. (3 only) (9 marks)

1- The relationship between the logs and the physical theory, with examples.
2- The gamma ray interactions used in density logs.
3- Environmental corrections of the density tools.
4- The relationship between the Bs and Caliper log.

Q2. A/ What is the shape of the Gama ray log curve in the case of the Formation in front
of you? (8 marks)

Shale

Sand

Shale

Limestone

Sandy Shale

Gypsum

Muddy Sand

Shale
B/ What is the shape of the N-D combination curve in the case of the Formation in front
of you? (8 marks)
Gypsum

Sandstone
Ø= 15%
Limestone
Ø = 15%

Limestone
Ø=0
Dolomite
Ø = 15%

Halite

Shale

Q1. What is the use of the following? (5 marks)

1- Long – spaced detector.
2- Caliper log.
3- The side arm of density tools.
4- Thorium vs potassium cross plot.
5- Eccentralizer (sprung loaded arm).

Good luck

Examiner Head of the Department

Dr. Layal Fadhil Shawi Dr. Nabeel Kadhim Abbood
 Basrah University for Oil and Gas
College of Oil and Gas Engineering
Department of Oil and Gas Engineering

Subject: Formation Evaluation &well Logging 1 Exam: Final, 1St Semester

Class: 3rd year, 1St semester
Date: 21/09/2020
Examiner: Dr. Layal Fadhil Shawi Time: 3 hours

Note: Answer two questions only, including Q3. (Q3 obligation)

Q1: Choose the correct answer. (The wrong answer takes the mark of the correct
answer) (10 Marks)
1. Sxo represent ……. (a. oil saturation b. residual oil c. movable oil)
2. The number of Gamma rays returning to the detector depends on the number of ......... (a.
electron density b. electrons present c. a &b)
3. The first logging tool was ….. (a. density b. resistivity c. sonic)
4. In well drilled with water based mud and in water zone we have Sw =. (a. 1 b. 0 c.
< 1).
5. Caliber < BS….. (a. Good calibration b. Washout c. Mudcacke)
6. When there is sea water in the hole, the suitable tools of resistivity logs …... (a. EL b. IL
c. LL)
7. In Gamma ray log the shale line is ……(a. maximum deflection b. minimum deflection
c. intermediate)
8. The effect of the mud cake is on the Caliber tool ……. (a. bad b. good c. a&b)
9. When using the resistivity log, fresh drilling fluids is used when the formation water is brine.
(a. True b. false c. sometimes)
10. GR -ray is absorbed in ……. (a. Photoelectric absorption b. Compton scattering c. Pair
Production)

Q2. Numerate with detailed the flowing (Briefly). (10 Marks)

1- Why we run well logs.
2- Gamma Ray Interactions.
3- Factors that influence the caliber log measurement.
4- Neuclear family tools.
5- Methods for determining Rw and Rmf.
Q3. Answer the following points with sketch. (25 Marks)
1- If there are two reservoirs, the first is located in the top (three phase). The second is
located at the bottom (two phase) water and gas. What do you expect the curve shape of
the resistivity log?
2- Explain the invasion profile and how is the three zones formed.
Shale
3- What is the shape of the Gama ray log curve in the case of the
Formation in front of you? coarse Sand

Shale

Shaly sand

Sandy Shale

fine Sand

coarse Sand

Shale
4- How to calculate fluid saturation, using a resistivity log? (Technically
and Mathematically).
5- How to calculate porosity, using a density log?
(Technically and Mathematically)

Good luck

Examiner Head of the Department

Dr. Layal Fadhil Shawi Dr. Nabeel Kadhim Abbood

 Basrah University for Oil and Gas
College of Oil and Gas Engineering
Department of Oil and Gas Engineering

Subject: Formation Evaluation & well Logging Ι Exam: Mid-Term /1st semester
Class: 3rd stage Date: 16 /2/ 2021
Examiner: Lect. Layal Fadhil Shawi Time: 2 hours

Answer All Questions

Q1. Explain the following points with sketch. (3 only) (9 marks)

1- The relationship between the logs and the physical theory, with examples.
2- The gamma ray interactions used in density logs.
3- Environmental corrections of the density tools.
4- The relationship between the Bs and Caliper log.

Q2. A/ What is the shape of the Gama ray log curve in the case of the Formation in front
of you? (8 marks)

Shale

Sand

Shale

Limestone

Sandy Shale

Gypsum

Muddy Sand

Shale
B/ What is the shape of the N-D combination curve in the case of the Formation in front
of you? (8 marks)
Gypsum

Sandstone
Ø= 15%
Limestone
Ø = 15%

Limestone
Ø=0
Dolomite
Ø = 15%

Halite

Shale

Q1. What is the use of the following? (5 marks)

1- Long – spaced detector.
2- Caliper log.
3- The side arm of density tools.
4- Thorium vs potassium cross plot.
5- Eccentralizer (sprung loaded arm).

Good luck

Examiner Head of the Department

Dr. Layal Fadhil Shawi Dr. Nabeel Kadhim Abbood