ABSTRACT: Well-log data covering three wells (AA, BB and CC) in Tau(𝝉) Field in the Niger Delta were used for density-velocity constants evaluation. Using Hampson Russell Software, Gardner's and Lindseth's relations were localized and subsequently transformed to obtain the local fits constants: b, n, e and f for sand and shale lithologies. The correlation result of 𝑉𝑝 with 𝑉𝑠 is 0.93 which is a strong linear relationship; therefore, density can also be predicted using shear wave velocity data. The major findings resulting from the local fit for sands and shales differentiated, indicate b and n from compressional wave velocity as 0.23 and 0.27 (from shear wave velocity as 0.12 and 0.24) respectively for sand; 0.52 and 0.45 (from shear wave velocity as 0.23 and 0.30) respectively for shale. Also, the constants e and f from compressional wave velocity as 0.320 and 3481 (from shear wave velocity as 0.340 and 1640) respectively for sand; 0.35 and 1595 (from shear wave velocity as 0.35 and 8380) respectively for shale.
Keywords: Density, Velocity, Constants, Sand, Shale, Lithology and Well-Log Data
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