NMR Interpretation Module
Purpose
The NMR interpretation module allows users to calculate porosity, bound and free fluids from the measure T1 and T2 distributions from NMR tools.
Primary Outputs
| Curve Name | Description |
|---|---|
| PHIT_NMR | Total porosity from NMR |
| TOTAL_BOUND_FLUID_VOLUME | Total bound fluid volume |
| CLAY_BOUND_WATER_VOLUME | Clay bound water volume |
| SWIRR_NMR | Irredducible Sw from NMR |
| PERM_COATES_NMR | Permeability from NMR using Coates method |
Screenshot showing T2 distribution in NMR Interpretation module.Discussion
In oil and gas well logging, the $T_2$ distribution is used as a high-resolution "map" of the formation's pore system. While a standard porosity tool tells you how much fluid is there, NMR tells you where that fluid is trapped and whether it will flow.
The raw data is converted into a T2 distribution (a plot of amplitude vs. relaxation time).
- Small pores (high surface-to-volume ratio) cause fast relaxation.
- Large pores (low surface-to-volume ratio) cause slow relaxation.
Petrophysicists use "cutoffs" to divide the total porosity into functional components. These values vary by lithology:
| Component | Clastics | Carbonates | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Bound Water | < 3ms | Variable | Water chemically bound to clays; non-producible. |
| Bulk Volume Irreducible | 3-33ms | 3-90ms | Capillary-bound water; held by surface tension; non-producible. |
| Free Fluid | > 33ms | > 90ms | "Free Fluid Index"; the oil, gas, or water that can actually flow. |
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