Lateral Device Geometric Coefficient Formula
Lateral Device Geometric Coefficient calculates geometric coefficient for the lateral device for electrical properties workflows in petrophysics.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (AM, AN, MN) 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, G_L equals 67.020643 m.
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Inputs
AM
mMidpoint Between Electrodes A and M
AN
mMidpoint Between Electrodes A and N
MN
mMidpoint Between Electrodes M and N
Outputs
G_L
Geometric Coefficient for the Lateral Device
AM
Midpoint Between Electrodes A and M
AN
Midpoint Between Electrodes A and N
MN
Midpoint Between Electrodes M and N
Source and review
reviewedTheory, Measurement, and Interpretation of Well Logs, Bassiouni, Z. (1994)
Bassiouni, Z. 1994. Theory, Measurement, and Interpretation of Well Logs. SPE Textbook Series Vol. 4, Chapter 5, Page 95.
Source