Formation permeability has a significant effect on the drawdown response during a pretest. The pretest pressure recordings shown in [[:file:wireline-formation-testers_fig5.png|Figure 5]] illustrate typical records for sandstones at 0.1, 1, 10, and 100 mD (millidarcys). While these figures are qualitative, quantitative techniques exist for estimating permeability using both the pressure drawdown and buildup characteristics of the pretest or sample test. | Formation permeability has a significant effect on the drawdown response during a pretest. The pretest pressure recordings shown in [[:file:wireline-formation-testers_fig5.png|Figure 5]] illustrate typical records for sandstones at 0.1, 1, 10, and 100 mD (millidarcys). While these figures are qualitative, quantitative techniques exist for estimating permeability using both the pressure drawdown and buildup characteristics of the pretest or sample test. |