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| − | [[Source rock]] richness is determined by measuring the [[total organic carbon (TOC)]] present in a rock. The two most common techniques of analyzing a rock for TOC are Rock-Eval [[pyrolysis]] with TOC and the LECO method. Conventional well logs can also provide information for evaluating interval richness. | + | [[Source rock]] richness is determined by measuring the [[total organic carbon (TOC)]] present in a rock. The two most common techniques of analyzing a rock for TOC are Rock-Eval [[Using pyrolysis to estimate richness#What is pyrolysis?|pyrolysis]] with TOC and the [[Using the LECO method to estimate richness|LECO method]]. Conventional well logs can also provide information for evaluating interval richness. |
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| Exploring for Oil and Gas Traps | |
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| Series | Treatise in Petroleum Geology |
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| Part | Critical elements of the petroleum system |
| Chapter | Evaluating source rocks |
| Author | Carol A. Law |
| Link | Web page |
| Store | AAPG Store |
Source rock richness is determined by measuring the total organic carbon (TOC) present in a rock. The two most common techniques of analyzing a rock for TOC are Rock-Eval pyrolysis with TOC and the LECO method. Conventional well logs can also provide information for evaluating interval richness.
- Measuring a rock's ability to generate hydrocarbons
- Using pyrolysis to estimate richness
- Using the LECO method to estimate richness
- Using conventional well logs to estimate richness
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