An Introduction to Basic Analysis Techniques
Published on 30. April 1991
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-335-09406-6 (ISBN)
Description
Basin analysis is an integrated approach to the study of sedimentary basins, involving geophysical, geochemical and tectonic investigation techniques. This book introduces the principal techniques, apart from those relating to sedimentology, used to investigate the evolution of sedimentary basins. It is intended for use by advanced undergraduates, graduate students and professional petroleum explorationists in the early stages of their careers. The text deals with a range of techniques that are applied to the study of sedimentary basins. Based on an Open University teaching text, the book is illustrated and adopts a "student-active" teaching style, and contains a number of self-assessment questions and worked examples.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations, references, further reading list, index
ISBN-13
978-0-335-09406-6 (9780335094066)
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Content
Part 1 Gravity and magnetic surveying: gravity surveying; magnetic surveying; gravity and magnetic surveying of the northern Penines. Part 2 Seismic reflection surveying: seismic waves; seismic reflection surveying equipment; surveys; data processing; structural analysis. Part 3 Geophysical borehole logging: drilling and mud logging; the borehole environment; methods of borehole logging; the dipmeter log; paleoenvironmental interpretation of borehole log data. Part 4 Seismic stratigraphy: the stratigraphic significance of seismic reflectors; seismic sequence and facies analysis; seismic stratigraphy and sea-level changes; case study - the Permian of the Delaware Basin. Part 5 Basin tectonics: basin formation; basins at active plate margin; extensional tectonics; compressional tectonics; strike-slip tectonics; the tectonic setting and structure of the North sea Basin. Part 6 Hydrocarbon genesis and basin analysis: source rocks; maturation and generation; migration; estimating accumulation size and quality; other factors; quantitative prospect evaluation.