Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

PEE 405 — Well Logging and Interpretation

2 units · PEE department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

explain the principles of open and cased hole logging tools
read linear and logarithmic log curves
identify the lithological sequence penetrated in the well
calculate parameters needed for formation evaluation
calculate movable and residual hydrocarbons in the well
develop a computer processed well log
Explicate the use of TECHLOG or PETREL in log analysis;
evaluate recent advances in logging and log analysis

Course contents

Principles and operation of gamma ray. Self-potential caliper. Resistivity (micro and focused), density neutron, sonic, cement bond and variable density, dip-meter and production well logging tools. Interpretation of well log and their cross-plotting techniques. Determination of formation properties such as porosity, hydrocarbon saturation, lithology, zone thickness, shaliness, etc. Guidelines for selecting proper logs in given field conditions. Computer aided analysis (PETREL); Recent advances in logging and log analysis. 500 Level

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study PEE 405.

PEE 405 — Well Logging and Interpretation

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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