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ABSTRACT: Fluid transmissivity (layer thickness times permeability) and electric transverse resistance (layer thickness time resistivity) are important parameter in groundwater and hydrocarbon exploration. Determination of these parameters provides a good knowledge of the potential of porous media, because they relate fluid flow to electric-current conduction, in terms of layer thickness, permeability and resistivity. In this study, both parameters were determined for shallow aquifers (Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany) and deep reservoirs (Jeanne d'Arc Basin, offshore of eastern Canada), utilizing surface and well-log electric measurements. Direct relationships between both parameters, with coefficients of correlation of 0.99 (for the aquifers) and 0.94 (for the reservoirs), were obtained. The relationships suggest that an increase in both parameters indicate presence of zones of high fluid potential within the aquifers and the reservoirs. FOR CITATION: SALEM, H.S., 1999. Determination of fluid transmissivity and electric transverse resistance for shallow aquifers and deep reservoirs from surface and well-log electric measurements. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 3(3) September: 421–427. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26434914_Determination_of_fluid_transmissivity_and_electric_transverse_resistance_for_shallow_aquifers_and_deep_reservoirs_from_surface_and_well-log_electric_measurements_Built_on_and_Cited_by_approximately_50
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This paper is important because it presents results of field measurements hydraulic and electric physical parameters, characterizing groundwater aquifers in northern Germany, and of hydrocarbon reservoirs offshore the eastern costs of Canada - particularly the Hibernia and Terra Nova reservoirs. So, the targets of this paper are unique, in terms of their importance and applicability.
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This paper has brought uniqueness in terms of the ideas, applicability, and results presented in it. This paper is directed to a wide audience of researcher scientists and professional engineers in the areas of groundwater and hydrocarbon exploration, as well as to those concerned with characterization of porous media, including oil and gas reservoirs and groundwater aquifers.
Prof. Dr. Hilmi S. Salem
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This page is a summary of: Determination of fluid transmissivity and electric transverse resistance for shallow aquifers and deep reservoirs from surface and well-log electric measurements, Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, January 1999, Copernicus GmbH,
DOI: 10.5194/hess-3-421-1999.
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