Geothermal well log interpretation state of the art. Final report

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5695760· OSTI ID:5695760

Sanyal, S K; Wells, L E; Bickham, R E

An in-depth study of the state of the art in Geothermal Well Log Interpretation has been made encompassing case histories, technical papers, computerized literature searches, and actual processing of geothermal wells from New Mexico, Idaho, and California. A classification scheme of geothermal reservoir types was defined which distinguishes fluid phase and temperature, lithology, geologic province, pore geometry, salinity, and fluid chemistry. Major deficiencies of Geothermal Well Log Interpretation are defined and discussed with recommendations of possible solutions or research for solutions. The Geothermal Well Log Interpretation study and report has concentrated primarily on Western US reservoirs. Geopressured geothermal reservoirs are not considered.

• Research Organization: Stanford Univ., CA (USA). Petroleum Research Inst.; Scientific Software Corp., Denver, CO (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5695760
• Report Number(s): LA-8211-MS
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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