Academic Catalog

PNGE352 WELL LOGGING

Course Code: 3740352
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: Petroleum And Natural Gas Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Lecturer YILDIZ KARAKEÇE
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 3580106 , 3740216
Set 2: 3580106 , 3740220
One of the sets above should be completed before taking PNGE352 WELL LOGGING .

Course Content

Principles and operation of gamma ray, self potential, caliper, resistivity (micro and focused), density neutron, sonic, cement bond and variable density, dipmeter and production well logging tools. Interpretation of well log and their crossplotting techniques. Determination of formation properties such as porosity, hydrocarbon saturation, lithology, zone thickness, shaliness, etc. Guidelines to select proper logs in given field conditions.