Research Article

Analyzing the Origin of Low Resistivity in Gas-Bearing Tight Sandstone Reservoir

Table 2

Basic parameters used in mud filtrate invasion model.

ParameterValue

Fluid propertiesWater density (g/cm3)1.05
Gas density (g/cm3)0.018
Water viscosity (cp)0.42
Gas viscosity (cp)0.024
Water compressibility (psi-1)
Formation water salinity (, ppm)10000
Mud filtrate salinity (, ppm)60000

Reservoir propertiesRock compressibility (psi-1)
Formation permeability (, mD)1
Formation porosity ()0.085
Formation temperature (°C)122
Formation initial water saturation ()0.3
Irreducible water saturation0.15
Residual gas saturation0.15

Archie equationCementation exponent, 1.87
Saturation exponent, 1.71
Lithology factor, 1