A Comparison of Permeability Prediction Methods Using Core Analysis Data
A Comparison of Permeability Prediction Methods Using Core Analysis Data Permeability is one of the most important parameters of reservoir rocks, it illustrates the capacity of a rock to transmit fluids (oil, gas, water) in pore spaces. Permeability data can be obtained from routine core analysis in the laboratory on 1.5 in plugs and sidewall core. However, coring is limited due to the cost issue, so permeability prediction in uncored sections play a significantly important role. The variety of methods developed to estimate permeability using pore-scale such as Kozeny-Carman, Swanson, and Pittman. In fact, those equations are applied individually to estimate permeability. In this research, permeability estimation methods will be used on the same rock (sandstone or carbonate rock) to detect the suitable method for each rock type. Porosity, permeability data from routine core analysis and pore throat size from mercury injection capillary pressure on sandstone and carbonate rocks ...