How do you predict pore pressure?

The basic steps in performing a conventional 1D pore pressure analysis are:

1. Calculate total vertical stress (σv) from rock density.
2. Estimate vertical effective stress (σe)from log measurements (DT or RES) or seismic (velocity).
3. Pore pressure is then PP = σv – σe.

What is pore pressure in drilling?

1. n. [Geology] The pressure of fluids within the pores of a reservoir, usually hydrostatic pressure, or the pressure exerted by a column of water from the formation’s depth to sea level.

How is hydrostatic pore pressure calculated?

Hydrostatic pressure is calculated from mud weight and true vertical depth as follows: Hydrostatic pressure, psi = 0.052 x Mud Weight, lbm/gal x True Vertical Depth, ft. (To convert to SI units, 1.0 psi = 6.9 kPa.)

Why is pore pressure prediction important?

Pore pressure prediction is an important way drilling companies and operators can reduce risk and ensure safe well en- gineering. During the pore pressure prediction process, well data or seismic velocity measurements are converted to pressure attributes with a selected empirical relationship.

Which indicator decreases with increase in pore pressure *?

Table 1

Indicators	General behaviors
Gas cut mud	Gas cut mud is a sign of abnormal pore pressure and underbalanced drilling.
ROP	ROP increase may indicate the pore pressure gradient increasing.
Dxc	Gradual decrease in Dxc compared to its NCT may indicate the pore pressure gradient increasing (Figure 11).

Does pore pressure increase with depth?

The change in pore pressure per unit of depth, typically in units of psi/ft or kPa/m. Pressure increases predictably with depth in areas of normal pressure.

What causes pore pressure?

Overburden pressure is the pressure caused by the overburden weight of the rock matrix and the fluids in the pore space of the overlying rock column. It is also known as geostatic pressure.

What is the difference between pore pressure and formation pressure?

Formation pressure is the pressure of the fluid within the pore spaces of the formation rock. Grains are solid or rock material, while pores are spaces between grains. If pore fluids are free to move or escape, the grains lose some of their support and move closer together.

Which indicator decreases with increase in pore pressure?

How do you calculate bottom hole pressure?

Bottom Hole Pressure Relationship

1. Bottom Hole Pressure (BHP) = Surface Pressure (SP) + Hydrostatic Pressure (HP)
2. The first case: Hydrostatic column is water which is equal to formation pressure gradient so SP is equal to 0 psi.

How do you calculate bottom hole pressure from wellhead pressure?

Determine Bottom Hole Pressure from Wellhead Pressure in a Dry…

1. Pwh = wellhead pressure in psia (absolute pressure)
2. H = true vertical depth of the well.
3. Sg = specific gravity of gas.
4. R = 53.36 ft-lb/lb-R (gas constant for API standard condition air)
5. Tav = average temperature in Rankin (Rankin = Fahrenheit + 460)