Fundamental Properties

of
Reservoir Rocks
 Core analysis
-Measurements for
porosity and perm. are
taken under reservoir
stresses
Apply different
stresses for
axial and radial
stresses as
seen
For an elastic
matrix, as stress is
increased, matrix
will strain which
reduces radius of
pore throats
hence reduced
volume of pore
space
Rate of change of
pore volume with
pressure change
The geometry of the
tube, imbalance in
forces produced
between the glass, oil
and water cause the
interface to be pulled
upwards into the tube
 Behaviour of a full assy
of capillaries and an
associated capillary
pressure curve

The formation containing

irreducible water saturation (Zero Pc)
will produce only hydrocarbons
Kro drops as Sw
increases from zero.
Point where relative
perm of a phase is zero,
there is still saturation
of the phase remaining
in the rock
Important in the displacement of
HCs by water, & displacement of
oil and water by gas
 Water front

Fingering effects