PE3301 Syllabus - Geophysics - 2021 Regulation Anna University
PE3301 Syllabus - Geophysics - 2021 Regulation Anna University
PE3301 | GEOPHYSICS | LTPC |
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3003
OBJECTIVES:
• To review the basic geophysical concepts as used in the petroleum industry; Applications of seismic date in the reservoir mapping and description.
UNIT I | 9 |
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Geophysics as a tool for mapping of subsurface geological features- Introduction. Gravity and magnetism measurement methods. Gravity anomalies and their measurements. Magnetics anomalies and their measurement. Seismic methods.
UNIT II | 9 |
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Wave theory, seismic wave reflection and refraction and their use in data acquisition. Seismic attributes- Introduction. Classification of attributes, Reservoir properties, tectonics and fault planes. Lithology, structure and Sedimentalogy.
UNIT III | 9 |
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Land and marine geophysical methods. 2D 3D seismic methods. 3D exploration. Non conventional methods, VSP, shear waves and channel waves, seismic data processing, attribute analysis and migration techniques.
UNIT IV | 9 |
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3D interpretation- fault recognition and mapping. Limitations on 2D fault mapping. Advantage of 3D diagram. 3D structural mapping. Stratigraphic interpretation. Analysis of direct hydrocarbon indicators.
UNIT V | 9 |
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Reservoir evolution – Reservoir management. 4D seismic. Inversion of seismic. 4D reservoir characterization. Work stations- Introduction. Hardware and software. Work station capabilities. Display techniques. 3D visualization.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
Student would be able to understand: Main geophysical methods; Wave propagation- P and S waves, Alteration at interfaces (reflection/refraction); Seismic method (data gathering and interpretation); Use and limits of seismic in reservoir description.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. S.BOYER & J.J.MARI “Seismic Surveying and Well logging”- Technip Editions, 2004. 2. J.J.MARI & E.COPPENS “Well Seismic surveying”- Technip Editions, 2003.
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