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This study transforms compensated neutron logging into Thermal Neutron Cross Section Logging (TNXS). TNXS provides more accurate porosity calculations, especially in challenging formations like gas-bearing and complex lithology ones.

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  • Petrophysics
  • Nuclear Logging

Background:

  • Compensated neutron logging measures neutron counts, not directly Thermal Neutron Cross Section Logging (TNXS).
  • Direct conversion of thermal neutron ratios to TNXS is hindered by lithology and fluid influences.
  • Formation hydrogen index, density, and capture cross-section affect thermal neutron counting ratios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To transform compensated neutron logging into TNXS for improved application.
  • To develop a method for accurately converting thermal neutron counting ratios to TNXS.
  • To assess the accuracy of porosity calculations using TNXS.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing formation density and capture cross-section to correct thermal neutron counting ratios.
  • Applying the Monte Carlo method to evaluate the accuracy of TNXS-derived porosity.
  • Comparing porosity results from TNXS with those from compensated neutron logging.

Main Results:

  • Accurate conversion of thermal neutron counting ratios to TNXS is achievable using formation density and capture cross-section.
  • Porosity calculated via TNXS demonstrates higher accuracy compared to compensated neutron logging.
  • The improvement in porosity accuracy is particularly significant in gas-bearing and complex lithologic formations.

Conclusions:

  • The developed method enables accurate TNXS determination from compensated neutron logging data.
  • TNXS logging offers superior porosity estimation, especially in challenging reservoir conditions.
  • This advancement enhances the effectiveness of neutron logging in subsurface characterization.