Effective Electromagnetic Log Data Interpretation in Realistic Reservoir Models

M. Epov, C. Suhorukova, V. Glinskikh, M. Nikitenko, O. Nechaev, I. Surodina

Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation.

DOI: 10.4236/ojg.2013.32B017                

Abstract

This paper analyzes some specific features of the numerical interpretation of high-frequency electromagnetic logging data in vertical, deviated and horizontal boreholes entering oil- and water-saturated formations. The interpretation is based on numerical modeling for signals.

Keywords

High-frequency Electromagnetic Logging; VEMKZ; 2D & 3D Modeling; Numerical Interpretation

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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