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The flow characteristics of [[carbonate]] reservoirs are controlled by a combination of [[Carbonate reservoir models: facies, diagenesis, and flow characterization#Carbonate reservoir models|depositional]] and [[Carbonate reservoir models: facies, diagenesis, and flow characterization#Diagenesis|diagenetic]] processes. Depositional processes control the initial [[Pore and pore throat sizes|pore size]] distribution and the geometry of the individual [[depositional facies]]. The diagenetic overprint modifies the pore size distribution and controls the productivity of depositional facies. In some cases, [[reservoir quality]] and flow characteristics are totally controlled by diagenesis, as in [[Karst|karsted]] reservoirs.

The flow characteristics of [[carbonate]] reservoirs are controlled by a combination of [[Carbonate reservoir models: facies, diagenesis, and flow characterization#Carbonate reservoir models|depositional]] and [[Carbonate reservoir models: facies, diagenesis, and flow characterization#Diagenesis|diagenetic]] processes. Depositional processes control the initial [[Pore and pore throat sizes|pore size]] distribution and the geometry of the individual [[depositional facies]]. The diagenetic overprint modifies the pore size distribution and controls the productivity of depositional facies. In some cases, [[reservoir quality]] and flow characteristics are totally controlled by diagenesis, as in [[Karst|karsted]] reservoirs.