Formation Evaluation by Wireline Logging

This course has been discontinued.

This course is designed to convey the basics of formation evaluation by wireline logging technique to the construction professionals and learners. Wireline logging operations has a sensitive and critical importance as it deals with complex electronic and mechanical tools, radioactive and nuclear sources. For a new person in this field, it is essential to have sound theoretical knowledge about formation evaluation by wireline logging techniques before getting started practically. Its importance in this regard is undeniable. In the oil and gas industry, safety is the first preference. If a person possesses superficial knowledge and understanding of equipment and tools, he/she may not be recommended for any field work. This course is important to impart basic knowledge of wireline logging to assist drilling operation and formation evaluation; it also covers basic earth formation parameters and calculations.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the rock and reservoir characteristics.
• Explain the spontaneous potential of earth formation and radioactive logs.       
• Explain the method of lithology determination.
• Describe the difference between hydrocarbon and water-bearing zones.
• Explain resistivity logs and its categories.
• Explain sonic logs, density logs, neutron logs and describe how they are used to evaluate porosity of formation.
• Explain the criteria of selection of wireline logging tools.