1D EM Modeling for Onshore Hydrocarbon Detection Using MATLAB

• Main Authors: Mohd Zaid, Hasnah, Yahya, Noorhana, Akhtar, Majid Niaz, Kashif, Muhammad, Daud, Hanita, Brahim Belhaouari, Samir, Shafie, Afza, Mohamad Hanif, Noor Hazrin Hany, Zorkepli, Ahmad Aiman
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: QC Physics
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/4726/1/1D_EM_Model_HMZ.pdf; http://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=jas.2011.1136.1142&org=11; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/4726/

Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) is a new technique used for hydrocarbons detection. This paper focuses on one dimension (1D) modeling of hydrocarbon detection for onshore application using the principles of electromagnetic (EM) waves propagation. The transmitted frequency which is 0.25 Hz was used to characterize the hydrocarbon at 500 m, 1000 m and 1500 m. Electric fields detected by the receivers at 500 m, 1000 m and 1500 m were 22.85 V/m, 20.4 V/m and 17.1 V/m respectively which was determined by using 1D simulation. This non-seismic 1D modeling may provide alternative solution for hydrocarbon HC) detection for oil and gas industry.