Porosity

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Formation Resistivity Factor Versus Porosity

Por-1

50 2.5 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10,000

40

30
25

20

15 Por
1
FR =
φ2 1
10 m FR =
φ, porosity (p.u.)

9 φm
8
7 Vugs or
spherical pores 2.8
6
5 0.62
FR = 2.5
φ2.15
4 Fractures

3 2.2

1.8
2.0
2
0.81
FR = 1.6
φ2
1.4
1
2.5 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10,000

FR, formation resistivity factor

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This chart gives a variety of formation resistivity factor-to- Example: φ = 6% in a carbonate in which a cementation factor,
porosity conversions. The proper choice is best determined by m, of 2 is appropriate
laboratory measurement or experience in the area. In the absence Therefore, from chart,
of this knowledge, recommended relationships are the following:
FR = 280
For soft formations (Humble formula):

0.62 0.81
FR = , or F R = 2 .
φ 2.15
φ
For hard formations:
1
FR = ,
φm
with appropriate cementation factor, m.

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