Course Details

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

• Understand the fundamental principles of rock physics and its relevance to geophysical exploration.
• Learn how to interpret the relationship between rock properties and geophysical data.
• Gain practical knowledge of how rock physics models are applied in exploration and reservoir characterization.
• Understand the role of rock physics in predicting subsurface conditions and fluid content.
• Be able to use rock physics data to enhance the accuracy of geological and geophysical models.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Rock Physics

• Overview of rock physics and its importance in exploration.
• Key rock properties: porosity, permeability, density, elasticity, and saturation.
• Relationship between rock properties and seismic, electromagnetic, and other geophysical measurements.
• Basic rock physics models and their applications.

Day 2: Rock Properties and Their Measurement

• Methods for measuring rock properties in the laboratory and in the field.
• Analysis of core data, well logs, and seismic data.
• Understanding elastic moduli and their significance in geophysical data interpretation.
• Rock physics relationships for different lithologies and fluid content.

Day 3: Seismic and Acoustic Rock Physics

• Seismic velocity and its relationship with porosity, lithology, and fluid content.
• Acoustic impedance and its role in seismic data interpretation.
• Applying rock physics to seismic inversion and amplitude variation with offset (AVO) analysis.
• Understanding and using velocity models for subsurface imaging.

Day 4: Advanced Rock Physics Models

• Introduction to advanced rock physics models (e.g., Gassmann’s equation, Biot-Gassmann theory).
• Rock physics and fluid substitution: predicting the impact of fluid changes on geophysical properties.
• Modeling the effects of temperature, pressure, and depth on rock properties.
• Application of rock physics in reservoir characterization and hydrocarbon exploration.

Day 5: Practical Applications and Case Studies

• Using rock physics for reservoir evaluation and fluid prediction.
• Integrating rock physics with geophysical data for exploration and production decision-making.
• Best practices in data integration, quality control, and interpretation.

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions