Fractals in Petroleum Geology and Earth Processes /

In this unique volume, renowned experts discuss the applications of fractals in petroleum research-offering an excellent introduction to the subject. Contributions cover a broad spectrum of applications from petroleum exploration to production. Papers also illustrate how fractal geometry can quantif...

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Main Author: Barton, Christopher C.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Pointe, Paul R.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US : Imprint : Springer, 1995.
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Summary:In this unique volume, renowned experts discuss the applications of fractals in petroleum research-offering an excellent introduction to the subject. Contributions cover a broad spectrum of applications from petroleum exploration to production. Papers also illustrate how fractal geometry can quantify the spatial heterogeneity of different aspects of geology and how this information can be used to improve exploration and production results.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (342 pages)
ISBN:9781461518150 (electronic bk.)
1461518156 (electronic bk.)