Crossplots for Porosity, Lithology and Saturation

Porosity and Lithology Determination from

Formation Density Log and SNP Sidewall Neutron Porosity Log

CP-1a

Fresh water, liquid-filled holes (f = 1.0)

1.9
45 45
40

2.0

40

Sulfur
Salt

2.2

35

30

25
e
n
sto
d
n
)
sa 20
ne
to
tz
r
s
a
e
Qu
(lim
te
lci
15
Ca
20

b, bulk density (g/cm3)

2.3

15

2.4

10
10

2.6

25

30

20

25

15

ite
m
o
ol
D

35

CP

30

35

25

ity
os
r
Po
20

2.5

Trona

30

10

15
5

0
10

D, density porosity (p.u.) (ma = 2.71, f = 1.0)

Ap
pro
xim
co gas ate
rre
ctio
n

2.1

40

35

2.7

0
5

2.8

Polyhalite

Langbeinite
0

10

2.9

ite
dr
y
h
An

15

3.0
0

10

20

30

40

SNPcor, neutron porosity index (p.u.) (apparent limestone porosity)

Schlumberger

The neutron-density-sonic crossplot charts (Charts CP-1, CP-2

and CP-7) provide insight into lithology and permit the determination of porosity. Chart selection depends on the anticipated
mineralogy. Neutron-density can be used to differentiate between
the common reservoir rocks [quartz sandstone, calcite (limestone) and dolomite] and shale and some evaporites.

Sonic-neutron can be used to differentiate between the common

reservoir rocks when clay content is negligible. Sonic-density
can be used to differentiate between a single known reservoir
rock and shale and to identify evaporate minerals.
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