The objectives of this book are: (1) to educate the prospective Pressure
Evaluation Geologist to a basic level of expertise; (2) to provide a
reference tool for the experienced geologist; and (3) to foster
constructuve thought and continued development of the field geologist.
Despite the incorporation of many new ideas and concepts, elaboration of
the more re- cent concepts is limited due to space considerations. It is
hoped that the geologist will follow up via the literature referenced at
the end of each chapter. Easy reference is provided by the detailed
table of contents and index. A glossary of terms, definitions, and
formulae adds to the usefulness of this reference text. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
FOR FIGURES Figure 2-7 is reprinted by permission of the AAPG from
Barker, 1972. Figure 4-21 is courtesy of Totco Figure 5-2 is reprinted
by permission of the Oil and GasJournal from Matthews and Kelly, 1967.
Figure 5-4 is reprinted by permission of the SPE-AIME from the Journal
of Petroleum Technology from Eaton, (c) 1969. Figure 5-5 is reprinted by
permission of the SPE-AIME from Hubbert and Willis, (c) 1957.