7 Best Books on Logging

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Logging, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Logging Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Logging below.

 
1."Well Logging for Earth Scientists" by Darwin V Ellis and Julian M Singer
“Well Logging for Earth Scientists” Book Review: This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners who want to learn about well log analysis. It caters to professionals in geophysics, geology, and petroleum engineering, providing a comprehensive review of logging measurement technology developed in the past two decades. Furthermore, it expands the petrophysical applications of these measurements and elucidates the physical basis of borehole geophysical measurements. In addition, the book provides an introduction to practical petrophysics.

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2."Mathematical Model of Spontaneous Potential Well-Logging and Its Numerical Solutions (SpringerBriefs in Mathematics)" by Tatsien Li and Yongji Tan
“Mathematical Model of Spontaneous Potential Well-Logging and Its Numerical Solutions (SpringerBriefs in Mathematics)” Book Review: This book provides a mathematical representation of spontaneous potential well-logging and its numerical solutions, emphasizing the importance of integrating Sobolev spaces with fractional power. Specifically, it establishes the well-posedness of the corresponding mathematical model in an axisymmetric scenario. Additionally, it proposes three effective techniques for numerically solving this model, which are supported by various practical computational examples. The book is organized into five chapters: Modeling, Properties of Solutions, Limiting Behaviour, Techniques of Solution, and Numerical Simulation, each offering valuable insights into the field.

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3."Well Logging and Formation Evaluation (Gulf Drilling Guides)" by Toby Darling
“Well Logging and Formation Evaluation (Gulf Drilling Guides)” Book Review: This concise guidebook provides a comprehensive overview of well logging and other essential topics related to formation evaluation. It is an invaluable resource for petrophysicists and engineers, assisting them in making informed decisions during day-to-day drilling and testing operations. From data collection to well completion and testing, it presents the essential parameters required to develop precise static and dynamic reservoir models. The book incorporates the latest technologies and practices, covering troubleshooting techniques for stuck pipes, operational decision-making, and logging contracts. Additionally, it outlines effective strategies for saving both money and time.

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4."Electromagnetic Seabed Logging: A new tool for geoscientists" by Stéphane Sainson
“Electromagnetic Seabed Logging: A new tool for geoscientists” Book Review: The target audience for this book includes individuals such as geophysicists, petroleum geologists, earth scientists, reservoir engineers, and log analysts. The primary focus of the book is to discuss marine electromagnetic methods and their applications. The book provides an overview of the principles, advantages, limitations, instruments, and modeling techniques associated with these methods. The book delves into the exploration of marine subsoil and oil and gas at sea, specifically covering Seabed Logging (SBL) methods. Additionally, it includes a discussion of how the electromagnetic SBL method, when coupled with seismic reflection survey, can directly detect hydrocarbons. Finally, the book outlines the theoretical and practical boundaries of these investigations, paving the way for future developments.

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5."Geophysical Logging of Water Wells in Northeastern Illinois (Classic Reprint)" by Carl a Bays
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6."The Distillation of Stumpwood and Logging Waste of Western Yellow Pine (Classic Reprint)" by M G Donk
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7."Geological and Mud Logging in Drilling Control: Catalogue of Typical Cases" by Ecole Nationale Supérieure du Pétrole et des Moteurs
“Geological and Mud Logging in Drilling Control: Catalogue of Typical Cases” Book Review: This book is a compilation of case studies and recommended practices developed by the Engineers committee with support from the Compagnie Française des Pétroles (TOTAL-CFP) and Société Nationale Elf Aquitaine-Production (SNEA-P) in various areas of the petroleum industry such as exploration, development, environment, safety, and documentation. The committee’s findings have been presented through manuals, articles in professional magazines, and textbooks published in the ENSPM collection. The book contains 14 chapters comprising cases, including Using Calcimeters, Circulating out a gas kick, Water Flowing Well, Drilling through an evaporitic series, among others.

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