Method and apparatus for quantifying shale plasticity from well

Details Method and apparatus for quantifying shale plasticity from well Method and apparatus for quantifying shale plasticity from well

1998-05-18

2000-04-18

McElheny, Jr., Donald E.

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Earth science

G06F 1900

Patent

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ABSTRACT:
Shale plasticity in a geological formation is quantified by the steps of measuring a shale volume of the formation, measuring a shale composition of the formation, measuring a shale water content of the formation, and determining a measure of shale plasticity of the formation in response to the measured shale volume, shale composition, and shale water content according to a shale plasticity model. An apparatus for quantifying shale plasticity is disclosed also.

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