Technique for determining properties of earth formations...

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2008-04-22

2008-04-22

McElheny, Jr., Donald E (Department: 2857)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Earth science

C702S013000

Reexamination Certificate

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11233680

ABSTRACT:
Techniques for determining formation characteristics use measurements of dielectric permittivity at a number of frequencies. Determined characteristics include the vertical and horizontal formation dielectric constant and conductivity, the formation water conductivity, the water saturation, the cementation and the saturation exponents. In laminated formations these profiles can be determined for each lamina. Also, formation dielectric properties are used in determination of the rock type.

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