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7.8. How could you determine whether a fractured reservoir is a Type I, II, III, or
IV variety?
7.9. What clues might indicate the presence of fractures during the drilling
process?
7.10. How could you confirm the presence of fractures in the borehole after
drilling?
7.11. The genetic porosity classification in this book indicates that depositional and
diagenetic attributes influence fracture porosity. What influence can diagenetic
or depositional characteristics have on fracture intensity?
7.12. What is meant by “ mechanical stratigraphy ” ?
7.13. What problems might you encounter in calculating fluid saturation for frac-
tured reservoirs? How would you determine the appropriate “ m ” value for
the Archie equation in fractured reservoirs?
7.14. Of Nelson ’ s four principal types of fractured reservoirs, which has the greatest
storage capacity? For the fractured reservoir type you identified, is capacity
to store fluids equivalent to capacity to flow? Explain.