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Sandstone porosity prediction is a matter of estimating original composition and subsequent diagenesis. Use the list below to predict sandstone porosity.

Sandstone porosity prediction is a matter of estimating original composition and subsequent diagenesis. Use the list below to predict sandstone porosity.

# Estimate the original composition of the sandstone from provenance (use Figure 9-55) and depositional environment.

# Estimate the original composition of the sandstone from provenance (use [[:file:predicting-reservoir-system-quality-and-performance_fig9-55.png|Figure 2]]) and depositional environment.

# Estimate the effects of near-surface diagenetic processes (see Figure 9-56).

# Estimate the effects of near-surface diagenetic processes (see [[:file:predicting-reservoir-system-quality-and-performance_fig9-56.png|Figure 3]]).

# Estimate the effects of mechanical diagenetic processes (see Figure 9-57).

# Estimate the effects of mechanical diagenetic processes (see [[:file:predicting-reservoir-system-quality-and-performance_fig9-57.png|Figure 4]]).

# Estimate the effects of intermediate and deep burial diagenesis, especially with respect to the creation of secondary porosity.

# Estimate the effects of intermediate and deep burial diagenesis, especially with respect to the creation of secondary porosity.

# Using information collected in steps 1 through 4, predict the final porosity ranges using burial history (next procedure).

# Using information collected in steps 1 through 4, predict the final porosity ranges using burial history (next procedure).