Techniques for Visually Estimating Porosity-Permeability Estimates in Rocks

Learning Objectives 1
Introduction 1
Pore Space 2
Development of Pore Space 2
Diagenetic Factors Controling Porosity 3
Compaction and Cementation 3
Leaching 4
Porosity and Dolomitization 5
Classification of Porosity Types 5
Pitman Classification 6
The Schmidt Classification 7
The Choquette-Pray Classification 7
The Archie Classification 11
Estimating Porosity: What to Observe 13
Estimating Permeability 13
Relationship to vuggy Rocks 15
Estimating Permeability 15
References 17