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The Geological Interpretation of Well Logs - 2nd edition M.H. Rider, Petroleum Exploration Consultant, Rider French Consulting Limited, Aberdeen and Sutherland
278 × 198 mm; 288pp; paperback 380 logs and line diagrams some in colour; ISBN 1-870325-36-2 £37.50 Description -|- Contents -|- Reviews	Order this title
This book presents a readable account of the various open hole log tools and the data they generate. In particular it provides comprehensive geological interpretations of the derived data, enabling the geologist to capitalise fully upon well log data. Early chapters consider each of the principal open hole logging tools and measurements made are discussed in terms of simple theory and acquisition of data. Integrated geological interpretations are then described, with examples in the book being taken from all around the world, although many originate from the North Sea. There are two completely new chapters (Dipmeter and Image logs) and many others have been rewritten or revised. Extensive use of colour reflects the technical advances in logging since earlier editions.			Readership: The geologist or sedimentologist using logs, or anyone who requires an understanding of the basics of logs and advances in the technology.

Contents: Introduction -|- The logging environment -|- Temperature logging -|- Caliper logs -|- Self-potential or SP logs -|- Resistivity and conductivity logs -|- The gamma ray and spectral gamma ray logs -|- Sonic or acoustic logs -|- The density and photoelectric factor logs -|- The neutron log -|- Lithology reconstruction from logs -|- The dipmeter -|- Image logs -|- Facies, sequences and depositional environments from logs -|- Sequence stratigraphy and stratigraphy -|- Concluding remarks.

What the reviews say:

'This book will be invaluable to all undergraduate students of earth sciences with an interest in hydrocarbon exploration. It will also be of enormous value to geologists, particularly those without a strong geophysical background, working in this field.' Australian Mineral Foundation

'This is an excellent book for anyone who is involved with the technical aspects of exploration ad production. The price of this book is very reasonable ... I strongly recommend this book and believe that it will be an invaluable reference source' AAPG Bulletin

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