Fault Seal Analysis Aka Allan Diagram (In Microsoft Excel)

Geological Fault Seal Analysis by making Allan Diagram on the basis of DCM (Depth Contour Map) Data

What you'll learn

Basic Understanding of DCM (Depth Contour Map)

Extracting Data and Calculation of Fault Throw from DCM

Integrating the Data from DCM into Microsoft Excel

Incorporating excel charts in making of Allan Diagram for Fault Seal Analysis

Requirements

Basic understanding of geology

Description

Fault seal analysis is a critical tool in geology that involves the assessment of the ability of faults to act as barriers to the migration of fluids in the subsurface. This technique is used extensively in the oil and gas industry to predict the presence and distribution of hydrocarbons in reservoirs. By studying the properties of the fault, such as fault offset, mineralogy, and permeability, geologists can determine whether the fault will prevent or facilitate fluid flow. This analysis helps to optimize well placement, reduce exploration risk, and improve the recovery of hydrocarbons. Ultimately, fault seal analysis can save time and money in exploration and development activities, making it a valuable technique for the oil and gas industry.There are complex softwares available for the said purpose like Petrel & DSG. But the simplest yet amazing tool that can be used for fault seal analysis is Microsoft excel. So no licensing issues, easy to understand and use & being readily available makes it the best tool for said purpose.I really hope that by the end of this course the learners would be able to make the Allan Diagrams by themselves and most importantly incorporate the learnings of this course in their academic or professional life as well.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to DCM & Fault Seal Analysis

Section 2: Data Input in Microsoft Excel (Fault Throw Calculation)

Lecture 2 Data Input

Section 3: Integrating Data from DCM with already established stratigraphy

Lecture 3 Integrating Data with stratigraphy

Section 4: Using excel chart for fault throw display

Lecture 4 Using Microsoft Excel charts and converting it into Allan Diagram

Section 5: Finalizing our Allan Diagram/Fault Seal Analysis

Lecture 5 Finalizing our Allan Diagram/Fault Seal Analysis

Lecture 6 Visual Enhancement & Final Comments

Everyone who works in oil & gas exploration or related to geological academia