Coring Techniques and Core Analysis/V.K. Rao and M. Pratap. Dehra Dun, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, 1995, vi, 327 p., figs., (pbk).
Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Reservoir rocks : description and their nomenclature. 3. Coring methods : Core handling, core sampling and core preservation.4. Core analysis: basic principles and laboratory process. 5. Log data calibrations. 6. Applications of core analysis data in : i. Exploration geology. ii. Development geology. iii. Reservoir engineering. 7. Planning of coring and core analysis programme. 8. Scanning electron microscopy and its application in porosity network analysis. Selected bibliography.
From the foreword: "Hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation is a data intensive process. The data generated from different core studies provides an in-depth knowledge on source and reservoir rock evaluation, paleo-environmental aspects and rock fluid systems. Thus core data utilisation is instrumental in rational exploration and development of a potential oil/gas field.
The manual describes all the aspects of coring techniques, core analysis and application of core detain oil and gas exploration and exploitation and is well designed as a comprehensive guide for all geoscientists. The authors deserve commendation for bringing out an excellent manual."