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Determining petrophysical properties of sedimentary rocks using lab based methodsAhmed IbrahimMotivationPetrophysical values are used in volumetric calculation of reserves

Motivation

BackgroundPorosity

BackgroundSaturation

BackgroundCapillary Pressure

BackgroundPermeability

MethodsHelium PorosimeterBoyles Law:P1V1=P2V2 V2=(P1V1)/P2

MethodsGas Permeameter

MethodsCore plugs

Anticipated resultsDetermining:petrophysical values.correlation between values?correlation between values and lithology?correlation between values, lithology and depositional environment?Questions?Thank You