Crossplots for Porosity, Lithology and Saturation

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Lithology Identification Plot

Plot CP-21 identifies rock mineralogy through a comparison of
apparent matrix grain density and apparent volumetric photo-
electric factor.
To use, apparent matrix grain density, ρmaa, and apparent
volumetric photoelectric factor, Umaa, are entered in ordinate
and abscissa, respectively, on Plot CP-21. Rock mineralogy is
identified by the proximity of the plotted data point to the labeled
points on the plot.
To determine apparent matrix grain density, an apparent total
porosity must first be determined (using, for example, a neutron-
density crossplot). Then, Chart CP-14 may be used with bulk
density, ρb, to define the apparent matrix grain density, ρmaa.
To find the apparent matrix volumetric photoelectric factor,
CP Umaa, enter Nomograph CP-20 with the photoelectric factor, Pe;
go vertically to the bulk density, ρb; then, go horizontally across
to the total porosity, φ t; and finally, go vertically downward to
define the matrix volumetric photoelectric factor, Umaa.
Example: Pe = 3.65
ρb = 2.52 g/cm3 (ρf = 1.0 g/cm3)
φta = 16%
giving ρmaa = 2.81 g/cm3 (from Chart CP-14)
and Umaa = 10.9
Plotting these values indicates the level to be a mixture of
approximately 60% dolomite and 40% limestone.
For more information see Reference 27.

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