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A S-wave Spectral Decomposition Hydrocarbon Detection Method Based on P-wave and S-wave Source and Its Application

Received: 26 March 2023     Accepted: 26 April 2023     Published: 10 May 2023
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Abstract

S-wave source vector exploration is a promising technology in future seismic exploration. Conventional P-wave and S-wave joint inversion methods for hydrocarbon detection are limited in some aspects. First, P-wave and S-wave joint inversion is mainly based on the converted wave theory, but no theoretical support for S-wave generated by S-wave source. Second, the inversion method is complex and difficult to operate. Because P-wave and S-wave from S-wave source should accurately match with each other, without an effective approach, it has to follow the method of P-wave matching with converted wave, so it is not helpful to extensive application. This paper proposes a comprehensive s-wave spectral decomposition hydrocarbon detection method based on p-wave and s-wave source. First, the velocity ratio of P-wave to S-wave (Vp/Vs ratio) is derived to be equal to the frequency notch period ratio of P-wave to S-wave, and approximately equal to the dominant frequency ratio of P-wave to S-wave. Second, spectral decomposition is conducted at the target layer to obtain the tuning frequency spectra of P-wave and S-wave seismic data, respectively, and the dominant frequencies of P-wave and S-wave are automatically identified. Third, the Vp/Vs ratio and Poisson's ratio are calculated according to the dominant frequency ratio of P-wave to S-wave for final hydrocarbon detection. This method is independent on well data and accurate matching of P-wave with S-wave data, it is simple, quick and efficient. It’s widely applicable in any areas more or less explored. Application in an oilfield in western China has obtained effective results.

Published in International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Engineering (Volume 11, Issue 2)
DOI 10.11648/j.ogce.20231102.13
Page(s) 47-52
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Keywords

S-wave Source, Vector Exploration, P-wave and S-wave Joint Inversion, Spectral Decomposition, Hydrocarbon Detection

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    Qian Zhao, Zhigang Chen, Hui Ma, Xing Sun, Yan Wang, et al. A S-wave Spectral Decomposition Hydrocarbon Detection Method Based on P-wave and S-wave Source and Its Application. Int J Oil Gas Coal Eng. 2023;11(2):47-52. doi: 10.11648/j.ogce.20231102.13

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  • Geological Research Center, Bureau of Geophysical Prospect, Zhuozhou, China

  • Geological Research Center, Bureau of Geophysical Prospect, Zhuozhou, China

  • Geological Research Center, Bureau of Geophysical Prospect, Zhuozhou, China

  • Geological Research Center, Bureau of Geophysical Prospect, Zhuozhou, China

  • Geological Research Center, Bureau of Geophysical Prospect, Zhuozhou, China

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