Estimating the mean permeability: how many measurements do you need?

P. Corbett; J. L. Jensen

doi:10.3997/1365-2397.1992006

Estimating the mean permeability: how many measurements do you need?

P. Corbett, J. L. Jensen

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The question of the number of permeability measurements that are required to estimate the mean permeability of a reservoir interval is not generally considered during reservoir evaluation. Permeability sampling is traditionally carried out with core plugs (1.0-1.5 inch or 2.5-3.8 cm cylindrical samples) at a spacing of about 1 foot or 0.3 m. This spacing has evolved from considerations of practicality, cost and the need for core conservation, and takes little account of the underlying rock variability.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	89-94
Number of pages	6
Journal	First Break
Volume	10
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3997/1365-2397.1992006
Publication status	Published - Mar 1992

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