Porosity
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Dual-Spacing CNL* Compensated Neutron Log Charts
This section contains interpretation charts to cover the latest
developments in CNL Compensated Neutron Log porosity trans-
forms, environmental corrections, and porosity and lithology
determination.
CSU software (versions CP-30 and later) and MAXIS*
software compute three thermal porosities: NPHI, TNPH and
NPOR.
NPHI is our “classic NPHI,” computed from instantaneous
near and far count rates, using “Mod-8” ratio-to-porosity trans-
form with a caliper correction.
Por TNPH is computed from deadtime-corrected, depth- and
resolution-matched count rates, using an improved ratio-to-
porosity transform and performing a complete set of environ-
mental corrections in real time. These corrections may be turned
on or off by the field engineer at the wellsite. For more informa-
tion see Reference 32.
NPOR is computed from the near-detector count rate and
TNPH to give an enhanced resolution porosity. The accuracy of
NPOR is equivalent to the accuracy of TNPH if the environmen-
tal effects on the near detector change less rapidly than the for-
mation porosity. For more information on enhanced resolution
processing, see Reference 35.
Cased hole CNL logs are recorded on NPHI, computed from
instantaneous near and far count rates, with a cased hole ratio-to-
porosity transform. Chart Por-14a should be used for environ-
mental corrections.
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Using the neutron correction charts
For logs labeled NPHI:
1. Enter Chart Por-14e with NPHI and caliper reading to convert
to uncorrected neutron porosity.
2. Enter Charts Por-14c and -14d to obtain corrections for each
environmental effect. Corrections are summed with the uncor-
rected porosity to give a corrected value.
3. Enter corrected porosity in Chart Por-13b for conversion to
sandstone or dolomite.
4. Use Crossplots CP-1e, -1f, -2c and -2cm for porosity and
lithology determination.
For logs labeled TNPH or NPOR, the CSU/MAXIS software
has applied environmental corrections as indicated on the log
heading. Refer to Charts Por-14c and -14d to gain an apprecia-
tion for the relative importance of each correction prior to using
crossplot charts. If the CSU/MAXIS software has applied all
corrections, TNPH or NPOR can be used directly with the cross-
plot charts. In this case, follow these steps:
1. Enter TNPH or NPOR in Chart Por-13b for conversion
to sandstone or dolomite.
2. Use Crossplots CP-1e, -1f, -2c and -2cm to determine
porosity and lithology.
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