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Figure 1.10. Chart for estimating formation temperature (Tf) with depth (linear gradient assumed). (Western Atlas International, Inc., 1995, Figure 2-1)
Given:
Surface temperature = 80F
Bottom hole temperature (BHT) = 200F
Total depth (TD) = 10,000 ft
Formation depth = 7000 feet
Procedure:
1. Locate BHT (200F) on the 80 scale (bottom of the chart; mean surface temperature = 80F).
2. Follow BHT (200F) vertically up until it intersects the 10,000 ft (TD) line. This intersection defines the temperature gradient.
3. Move parallel to the (diagonal) temperature gradient line up to 7000 ft (formation depth).
4. Formation temperature (164F) is read on the bottom scale (i.e., 80 scale) vertically down from the point where the 7000 ft line intersects the temperature gradient.
NOTE: In the United States (as an example), 80F is used commonly as the mean surface temperature in the southern states, and 60F is used commonly in the northern states. However, a
specific mean surface temperature can be calculated if such precision is desired. Another source for mean surface-temperature gradients is any world atlas with such listings.
General Charts
Solution:
180F.
Reference Guide
750-500-083 Rev. A / April 1998
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Confidential
General Charts
Mean Surface
Temperature,*
Tms (C)
Mean Surface
Temperature,*
Tms (F)
GEN-2
Form.Temp/Geo Grad.
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