Overview

This book is intended primarily as a textbook for geolo gists engaged in petroleum exploration. Its purpose is to introduce the reader to organic geochemistry and to show how to apply geochemistry advantageously in an explora tion program. I have made the explicit assumption that most readers will have a sound background in geology but far less knowledge of, or interest in, chemistry. Be cause there is no need for an exploration geologist to be an expert in organic chemistry, the amount of chemistry used in the book is rather modest. It is, however, often important for a geologist to understand some basic vocab ulary. The emphasis in this book is on applications of geo _chemistry to hydrocarbon exploration. Most of the analyt ical techniques are discussed only briefly, because although a geologist should know what a gas chro matograph is, he or she is unlikely to be asked to repair one. If more detailed knowledge does prove necessary, a laboratory is the proper place to learn. The strengths and weaknesses of the various analytical techniques are discussed so that a geologist will be able to anticipate pitfalls, cull bad data, and choose an appropri ate analytical program. On-the-job experience will prove invaluable in converting the basic information from this text into a practical working knowledge.

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Author:   Douglas W. Waples
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
ISBN:  

9789401089005

ISBN 10:   9401089000
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   14 November 1986
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- Philosophy of Hydrocarbon Exploration.- Formation of Oil and Gas.- Applications to Hydrocarbon Exploration.- Suggested Readings.- 2. Organic Facies.- The Carbon Cycle.- Factors Influencing Organic Richness.- Examples of Rich and Lean Sediments.- General Models for Source-Rock Development.- Summary.- Suggested Readings.- 3. Organic Chemistry and Isotopes.- Names and Structures.- Stereochemistry and Isomers.- Reactions.- Isotopes.- 4. Kerogen.- Kerogen Formation.- Kerogen Composition.- Kerogen Maturation.- Summary.- Suggested Readings.- 5. Bitumen, Petroleum, and Natural Gas.- Compounds Present in Bitumen and Petroleum.- Factors Affecting Composition of Bitumen and Petroleum.- Comparison of Bitumen and Petroleum.- Natural Gas.- Summary.- Suggested Readings.- 6. Migration.- Definitions.- Primary Migration.- Secondary Migration.- Accumulation.- Effects on Oil and Gas Composition.- Significance for Exploration.- Suggested Readings.- 7. Analytical Techniques.- Chemical Characterization for Correlations.- Source-Rock Evaluation.- Contamination and Weathering.- Analytical Costs.- Summary.- Suggested Readings.- 8. Source-Rock Evaluation.- Definition of Source Rock.- Principles of Source-Rock Evaluation.- Interpretation of Source-Rock Data.- Examples of Source-Rock Evaluation.- Summary.- Suggested Readings.- Practice Problems.- Solutions to Practice Problems.- 9. Predicting Thermal Maturity.- Construction of the Geological Model.- Special Considerations About Burial-History Curves.- Calculation of Maturity.- Factors Affecting Thermal Maturity.- Interpretation of TTI Values.- Applications to Hydrocarbon Preservation.- Applications to Exploration.- Comparison of Several Maturity Models.- Potential Problems with Maturity Calculations.- Conclusions.- Suggested Readings.- Practice Problems.- Solutions to Practice Problems.- 10. Correlations.- Correlation Parameters.- Correlation Parameters for Gases.- Case Studies.- Conclusions.- Suggested Readings.- Practice Problems.- Solutions to Practice Problems.- 11. Surface Prospecting.- Philosophy of Surface Prospecting.- Surface-Prospecting Techniques.- Summary.- Suggested Readings.- 12. Integrated Applications to Exploration.- Philosophy of the Model-Based Approach.- Qualitative Models of Hydrocarbon Systems.- Quantitative (Volumetric) Models.- Summary Suggested Readings.- References.

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