Introduction to Geophysical Formation Evaluation

These three works cover the entire field of formation evaluation from basic concepts and theories through standard methods used by the petroleum industry on to new and exciting applications in environmental science and engineering hydrogeology and other fields. Designed to be used individually or as a set these volumes represent the first comprehensive assessment of all exploration methodologies. No other books offer the breadth of information and range of applications available in this set.The first volume Introduction to Geophysical Formation Evaluation is the perfect introductory reference for environmental professionals without previous training in the field. It explains the fundamentals of geophysical exploration and analysis illuminates the underlying theories and offers practical guidance on how to use the available methodologies. General information on material behavior porosity tortuosity permeability cores resistivity radioactivity and more provides a solid foundation for more advanced studies.The second volume Standard Methods of Geophysical Formation Evaluation builds on the basic precepts presented in the first work but can be used alone as a self-contained reference. It covers all the petroleum-oriented standard methods which until recently have comprised the majority of applications of geophysical formation evaluation. It also points out non-hydrocarbon uses of petroleum methods. This volume provides complete practical information and instructions on using the standard exploration and evaluation methods. It presents comprehensive painstakingly detailed instructions for resistivity radiation and acoustic methods.The third volume Non-Hydrocarbon Methods of Geophysical Formation Evaluation discusses uses of formation evaluation in environmental science and engineering hydrogeology and other fields outside the petroleum industry and demonstrates how the standard methods can be adapted to these non-hydrocarbon purposes. It presents step-by-step instructions for photon magnetic nuclear and acoustic methods of exploration and gives special attention to the analytical techniques used in non-hydrocarbon exploration.Individually each book is a complete stand-alone reference on an important area of this changing field. Together the three volumes provide the most complete practical compendium available on all aspects of formation evaluation.