An experimental study of the correlation between P-wave velocity and the physical properties of weakly cemented formations.

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CNPC Engineering Technology Research Company Limited, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.

Published: December 2023

Deep water and shallow layers mostly feature weakly cemented formations, with complex geological structures, geological looseness, susceptibility to collapse. In order to obtain information on weakly cemented formation materials, weakly cemented argillaceous siltstone is simulated as the research object and the focus is on analysing the influence of ultrasonic frequency, density, particle size (porosity), and compressive strength on P-wave velocity and establishing the correlation relationship between longitudinal wave velocity and each parameter through indoor simulation experiments. The results showed that there is a linear relationship between P-wave velocity and ultrasonic frequency in terms of positive correlation as well as compressive strength. The nonlinear relationship between P-wave velocity and particle size (porosity) is a negative correlation, while the nonlinear relationship between sound velocity and density is a positive correlation. In addition, the influence of core height on P-wave velocity is analysed; it is found that as the core height increases, the velocity slightly decreases, and each ultrasonic frequency has an ultimate height for sound wave penetration. Through the response relationship between ultrasound and the physical properties of weakly cemented formations, indirect acquisition can be achieved, which is of great significance for the development of oil and gas in weakly cemented formations.

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