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Allan's Mapping Technique produces a two-dimensional model of the 3-D fault surface. It is a static model showing the lithological cut-off relationship across the fault surface for a specific temporal stage in the fault deformation history. Therefore, this model is less used in distinguishing cross-fault lithology relationships for other temporal stages in the structural evolution of faults. Knipe<ref name=Knipe_1997>Knipe, R. J., 1997, Juxtaposition and seal diagrams to help analyze fault seals in hydrocarbon reservoirs: AAPG Bulletin, v. 81, p. 187-195.</ref> introduced a technique known as the Juxtaposition Diagram ([[:file:GumelarFigure5.jpg|Figure 5]]) which can be used to determine the relative alignment of the lithology for each structural configuration. This technique uses a one-dimensional stratigraphic column of the footwall at a single spatial point along the length of the fault surface, vertically offsetting itself, to construct a diagram showing the relative alignment of the lithology across faults for a hanging-wall thrown between zero and maximum (usually equal to vertical thickness. stratigraphic column). Subject to the assumption that the footwall and hanging-wall stratigraphy are identical, the alignment relationship for the number of throwlines can be ascertained by dropping the throwline through the corresponding position on the diagram ([[:file:GumelarFigure5.jpg|Figure 5]]) using this technique, the alignment of the relationship positions at any point in time in the structural evolution of the fault can be investigated.  
 
Allan's Mapping Technique produces a two-dimensional model of the 3-D fault surface. It is a static model showing the lithological cut-off relationship across the fault surface for a specific temporal stage in the fault deformation history. Therefore, this model is less used in distinguishing cross-fault lithology relationships for other temporal stages in the structural evolution of faults. Knipe<ref name=Knipe_1997>Knipe, R. J., 1997, Juxtaposition and seal diagrams to help analyze fault seals in hydrocarbon reservoirs: AAPG Bulletin, v. 81, p. 187-195.</ref> introduced a technique known as the Juxtaposition Diagram ([[:file:GumelarFigure5.jpg|Figure 5]]) which can be used to determine the relative alignment of the lithology for each structural configuration. This technique uses a one-dimensional stratigraphic column of the footwall at a single spatial point along the length of the fault surface, vertically offsetting itself, to construct a diagram showing the relative alignment of the lithology across faults for a hanging-wall thrown between zero and maximum (usually equal to vertical thickness. stratigraphic column). Subject to the assumption that the footwall and hanging-wall stratigraphy are identical, the alignment relationship for the number of throwlines can be ascertained by dropping the throwline through the corresponding position on the diagram ([[:file:GumelarFigure5.jpg|Figure 5]]) using this technique, the alignment of the relationship positions at any point in time in the structural evolution of the fault can be investigated.  
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[[file:GumelarFigure6.jpg|thumb|300px|{{figure number|6}}Displacement factor algorithm for estimating clay smears in the fault plane. (a) Potential Clay Smear; (b) Shale Gouge Ratio; (c) Shale Smear Factor (redrawn from Yielding, 1997).]]
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[[file:GumelarFigure6.jpg|thumb|300px|{{figure number|6}}Displacement factor algorithm for estimating clay smears in the fault plane. (a) Potential Clay Smear; (b) Shale Gouge Ratio; (c) Shale Smear Factor (redrawn from <ref name=Yieldingetal_1997 />).]]
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[[file:GumelarFigure7.jpg|thumb|300px|{{figure number|7}}Plot of parameter relationship with formation ability for sealing capacity in reservoir (a) Clay Smear Potential; (b) Shale Gouge Ratio; (c) Shale Smear Factor (Yielding et al, 1997).]]
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[[file:GumelarFigure7.jpg|thumb|300px|{{figure number|7}}Plot of parameter relationship with formation ability for sealing capacity in reservoir (a) Clay Smear Potential; (b) Shale Gouge Ratio; (c) Shale Smear Factor <ref name=Yieldingetal_1997 />.]]
    
==Clay smear calculation==
 
==Clay smear calculation==
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==Hydrocarbon column height (HCH)==
 
==Hydrocarbon column height (HCH)==
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[[file:GumelarFigure8.jpg|thumb|300px|{{figure number|8}}a) & b) are examples of leaks from a major structure. HCH in a) has a lower height than b). c) has a spill point value that is above the crest depth so that no leakage occurs<rf name=Schofield+2016 />.]]
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[[file:GumelarFigure8.jpg|thumb|300px|{{figure number|8}}a) and b) are examples of leaks from a major structure. HCH in a) has a lower height than b). c) has a spill point value that is above the crest depth so that no leakage occurs<ref name=Schofield_2016 />.]]
    
Analysis of hydrocarbon column height is a calculation to determine the resistance of a point in the fault plane to withstand hydrocarbons in the thickness domain (meters / feet). According to Schofield<ref name=Schofield_2016>Schofield, James K., 2016, Relationships between Observed Hydrocarbon Column Heights, Occurrence of Background Overpressure and Seal Capacity within North West Europe: Thesis.</ref> hydrocarbon column height is affected in 3 main things, namely:
 
Analysis of hydrocarbon column height is a calculation to determine the resistance of a point in the fault plane to withstand hydrocarbons in the thickness domain (meters / feet). According to Schofield<ref name=Schofield_2016>Schofield, James K., 2016, Relationships between Observed Hydrocarbon Column Heights, Occurrence of Background Overpressure and Seal Capacity within North West Europe: Thesis.</ref> hydrocarbon column height is affected in 3 main things, namely:
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* Limited by volumetric, this factor involves the lack of ingress of accumulated hydrocarbons into the trap. In this case it may be that the source rock is not producing sufficiently to fill the reservoir and the effect of migration pathways which have varying permeability becomes an obstacle for the accumulation of hydrocarbons.
 
* Limited by volumetric, this factor involves the lack of ingress of accumulated hydrocarbons into the trap. In this case it may be that the source rock is not producing sufficiently to fill the reservoir and the effect of migration pathways which have varying permeability becomes an obstacle for the accumulation of hydrocarbons.
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* Geomechanics, related to the deformation of the cap rock that covers the hydrocarbons. In this case, it has the influence of matrix capillary control & control of the rupture of the hood rock<ref name=Schofield_2016 />. According to Schowalter<ref name=Schowalter_1979>Schowalter, T. T. 1979, Mechanics of secondary hydrocarbon migration and entrapment: AAPG Bulletin, v. 63, no. 5, p. 723-760.</ref>, it has been estimated that the minimum caprock membrane failure value of oil saturation is between 4.5 - 17% with an average of 10% based on buoyancy pressure and capillary pressure based on laboratory experiments.
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* Geomechanics, related to the deformation of the cap rock that covers the hydrocarbons. In this case, it has the influence of matrix capillary control and control of the rupture of the hood rock<ref name=Schofield_2016 />. According to Schowalter<ref name=Schowalter_1979>Schowalter, T. T. 1979, Mechanics of secondary hydrocarbon migration and entrapment: AAPG Bulletin, v. 63, no. 5, p. 723-760.</ref>, it has been estimated that the minimum caprock membrane failure value of oil saturation is between 4.5 - 17% with an average of 10% based on buoyancy pressure and capillary pressure based on laboratory experiments.
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[[file:GumelarFigure9.jpg|thumb|300px|{{figure number|9}}a) HCH from constant burial depth, and b) using the formula from <ref name=Bretanetal_2003 />.]]
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To make a relationship between shale gouge ratio (SGR) and hydrocarbon column height (HCH), Bretan, et al.<ref name=Bretanetal_2003>Bretan, P., G. Yielding, and H. Jones, 2003, Using calibrated shale gouge ratio to estimate hydrocarbon column heights: AAPG Bulletin, v. 87, no. 3, p. 397-413.</ref> estimate the empirical formula taking into account the across-fault pressure difference (AFPD) and produces the following formula:
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H    =  dP/(g ( ρ_w  + ρ_h  ) )                                                  (4.1)
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With:
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* H = hydrocarbon column height (m /ft, where 1 m = 3,2808 ft)
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* g = gravity (9.81 ms-2)
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* ρw = pore density of water (kg /m3)
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* ρh = density of hydrocarbons (kg /m3)
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Figure 9 is the relationship between SGR and HCH values, with this table estimating the HCH value using SGR data. From this image, it can also test the quality of the resulting data. With different parameters, Bretan, et al.<ref name=Bretanetal_2003 /> made an empirical formula so as to connect SGR and HCH. Because SGR has a benchmark with the value of VShale but the HCH is added with the parameters of the hydrocarbon density and pressure. So that one of its uses is that it can be used as a quality control analysis.
    
==See also==
 
==See also==

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