ArchieParameters

Robert C. Ransom

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Introduction

Abstract

What are Archie’s Basic Relationships

The Graphical Model

What is Meant by the Plot of Rt versus Swtϕt

Summary of Equations

Parallel Resistivity Equations Used in Resistivity Interpretation

What is the Formation Resistivity Factor

The m Exponents

How is Exponent n Related to Exponent m

The a Coefficient

The Saturation Evaluation

Challenging Well-Log Examples

Observations and Conclusions from Figure 10 about Exponent n

Are There Limitations to Archie's Relationships Developed in this Model?

Conclusions

Epilogue

Acknowledgment

Symbols Defined

References

Appendix

All Figures

About the Author

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I wish to acknowledge Ben W. Ebenhack, Benedum Professor and Industry Partners Chair, Department of Engineering, Marietta College, and founder of the non-profit AHEAD Energy Corp. Mr. Ebenhack reviewed this paper and offered suggestions and encouragement for its publication.

A CLARIFYING CONCEPT OF ARCHIE'S RESISTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS AND PARAMETERS.

A MODEL AND DISCUSSION

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