PetrophysicsElectrical Properties
Electrical Conductivity from Resistivity Formula
Electrical Conductivity from Resistivity calculates electrical conductivity for electrical properties workflows in petrophysics.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (rho_e) are known and the assumptions behind the cited electrical properties relationship match the engineering case being checked.
Assumptions
- Input values are representative for the well, reservoir, fluid, or equipment case being evaluated.
- The declared units match the field-unit constants used in the formula.
- The cited formula applies to the selected petroleum engineering workflow.
Limitations
- The calculation does not replace a full engineering model or operating procedure.
- Accuracy depends on the source correlation, assumptions, input quality, and unit consistency.
Common mistakes
- Mixing unit systems without converting the inputs.
- Using default example values as field recommendations.
- Applying the formula outside the source assumptions.
Default example
Using the default inputs, sigma equals 0.5 S/m.
rho_eohm m
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Inputs
rho_e
ohm mElectrical Resistivity
Outputs
sigma
S/m
Electrical Conductivity
rho_e
ohm m
Electrical Resistivity
Source and review
reviewedUS EPA. Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity, Environmental Geophysics.
Source