Sediment Diagenesis

Author : Robert A. Berner
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691209401

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Early Diagenesis by Robert A. Berner Pdf

Diagenesis refers to changes taking place in sediments after deposition. In a theoretical treatment of early diagenesis, Robert Berner shows how a rigorous development of the mathematical modeling of diagenetic processes can be useful to the understanding and interpretation of both experimental and field observations. His book is unique in that the models are based on quantitative rate expressions, in contrast to the qualitative descriptions that have dominated the field. In the opening chapters, the author develops the mathematical theory of early diagenesis, introducing a general diagenetic equation and discussing it in terms of each major diagenetic process. Included are the derivations of basic rate equations for diffusion, compaction, pore-water flow, burial advection, bioturbation, adsorption, radioactive decay, and especially chemical and biochemical reactions. Drawing on examples from the recent literature on continental-margin, pelagic, and non-marine sediments, he then illustrates the power of these diagenetic models in the study of such deposits. The book is intended not only for earth scientists studying sediments and sedimentary rocks, but also for researchers in fields such as radioactive waste disposal, petroleum and economic geology, environmental pollution, and sea-floor engineering.

Author : A. Parker,B.W. Sellwood
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400972599

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Sediment Diagenesis by A. Parker,B.W. Sellwood Pdf

The topic of sediment diagenesis is of fundamental importance to industry in the evaluation of hydrocarbon and water reservoir rocks. Detailed knowledge of the diagenetic textures, fabrics, and minerals, and a prediction of the regional diagenetic response, partly controls hydrocarbon recovery programmes. In other words, knowledge of the diagenesis can aid (or even control) conservation policy. Similarly, facies and diagenetic trends w.ithin basins can influence exploration policy. This volume incorporates the majority of the principal contributions given to the NATO Advanced Study Institute held in the University of Reading, U.K., from July 12th-25th, 1981, at which the major themes of carbonate and terrigenous clastic sediments were treated sequentially from deposition to deep burial. Eighty selected scientists from twelve NATO and three other countries participated in the Institute. The keynote addresses which acted as the touchstones for discussion are presented here in the expectation that they will stimulate a still wider audience. We gratefully acknowledge the award of a grant from the Scientific Affairs Division of NATO to run the Institute, and also the cooperation of the University of Reading. Mrs. D. M. Powell helped in many ways with the organisation, and also retyped the entire manuscript of this book. A. Parker B. lv. Sellwood vii FACIES, SEQUENCES AND SAND-BODIES OF THE PRINCIPAL CLASTIC DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENTS T.Elliott Department of Geology University College of Swansea Singleton Park, Swansea SA 2 8PP Wales, U.K.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1967-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080869181

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Diagenesis in sediments by Anonim Pdf

Diagenesis in sediments

Author : F.T. Mackenzie
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080525229

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Sediments, Diagenesis, and Sedimentary Rocks by F.T. Mackenzie Pdf

This volume covers the formation and biogeochemistry of a variety of important sediment types from their initial formation through their conversion (diagenesis) to sedimentary rocks. The volume deals with the chemical, mineralogical, and isotopic properties of sediments and sedimentary rocks and their use in interpreting the environment of formation and subsequent events in the history of sediments, and the nature of the ocean-atmosphere system through geological time. Reprinted individual volume from the acclaimed Treatise on Geochemistry, (10 Volume Set, ISBN 0-08-043751-6, published in 2003). Comprehensive and authoritative scope and focus Reviews from renowned scientists across a range of subjects, providing both overviews and new data, supplemented by extensive bibliographies Extensive illustrations and examples from the field

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1972-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080869238

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Carbonate Sediments and Their Diagenesis by Anonim Pdf

Carbonate Sediments and Their Diagenesis

Author : G. Larsen,G.V. Chilingarian
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080869384

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Diagenesis in Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks by G. Larsen,G.V. Chilingarian Pdf

Diagenesis in Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks, Volume 2

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1979-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080869378

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Diagenesis in sediments and sedimentary rocks by Anonim Pdf

Diagenesis in sediments and sedimentary rocks

Author : George V. Chilingar,Gunnar Larsen
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Diagenese
ISBN : 9780444420138

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Diagenesis in Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks by George V. Chilingar,Gunnar Larsen Pdf

Author : Stuart Burley,Richard Worden
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444304466

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Sandstone Diagenesis by Stuart Burley,Richard Worden Pdf

Diagenesis affects all sediments after their deposition andincludes a fundamental suite of physical, chemical and biologicalprocesses that control the texture, mineralogy and fluid-flowproperties of sedimentary rocks. Understanding the processes andproducts of diagenesis is thus a critical component in the analysisof the evolution of sedimentary basins, and has practicalimplications for subsurface porosity destruction, preservation andgeneration. This in turn is of great relevance to the petroleum andwater industries, as well as to the location and nature of someeconomic mineral deposits. Combines key papers in sandstone diagenesis published inSedimentology over the last 30 years. Records the development of diagenesis from the description ofgrain shapes through provenance, petrography and analyticalgeochemistry to predictive models of diagenetic process. Provides definitions and explanations of the terms and conceptsused in diagenesis. If you are a member of the International Association ofSedimentologists, for purchasing details, please see:http://www.iasnet.org/publications/details.asp?code=RP4

Author : Mark Robert Deutschman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951P00522642I

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Modeling PH and Sediment Diagenesis in Freshwater Systems by Mark Robert Deutschman Pdf

Author : G.V. Chilingarian,K.H. Wolf
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1988-07-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080869556

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Diagenesis, I by G.V. Chilingarian,K.H. Wolf Pdf

Diagenesis is a highly developed, interdisciplinary field of study. It is reciprocal in that it borrows from numerous scientific or technological specialities and then, in turn, repays them with useful results. Too often, however, the information gained and concepts developed remain unintegrated instead of being utilized quickly by several related earth-science fraternities. This volume, the first of a multi-volume work, attempts to bring together such information, thereby assisting the individual and the research group in keeping up with the data explosion. There is no end in sight to diagenetic research because of its wide practical and intellectual appeals. Consequently, periodic reviews, such as presented in this volume, are greatly needed.

Author : Sadoon Morad,Marcelo Ketzer,Luis F. de Ros
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118485361

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Linking Diagenesis to Sequence Stratigraphy by Sadoon Morad,Marcelo Ketzer,Luis F. de Ros Pdf

Sequence stratigraphy is a powerful tool for the prediction of depositional porosity and permeability, but does not account for the impact of diagenesis on these reservoir parameters. Therefore, integrating diagenesis and sequence stratigraphy can provide a better way of predicting reservoir quality. This special publication consists of 19 papers (reviews and case studies) exploring different aspects of the integration of diagenesis and sequence stratigraphy in carbonate, siliciclastic, and mixed carbonate-siliciclastic successions from various geological settings. This book will be of interest to sedimentary petrologists aiming to understand the distribution of diagenesis in siliciclastic and carbonate successions, to sequence stratigraphers who can use diagenetic features to recognize and verify interpreted key stratigraphic surfaces, and to petroleum geologists who wish to develop more realistic conceptual models for the spatial and temporal distribution of reservoir quality. This book is part of the International Association of Sedimentologists (IAS) Special Publications. The Special Publications from the IAS are a set of thematic volumes edited by specialists on subjects of central interest to sedimentologists. Papers are reviewed and printed to the same high standards as those published in the journal Sedimentology and several of these volumes have become standard works of reference.

Author : Maurice E. Tucker,R. G. C. Bathurst
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444304527

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Carbonate Diagenesis by Maurice E. Tucker,R. G. C. Bathurst Pdf

Over the years, many papers on carbonate diagenesis have been published in Sedimentology, the journal of the International Association of Sedimentologists. This volume presents a collection of these papers with a commentary. The emphasis of the book is on the diagenesis of shallow-marine carbonate sediments and the editors have chosen 12 papers which are reproduced in full. To widen the scope of this volume the abstracts for another 16 papers are presented. These provide further examples of diagenetic studies and help to extend the coverage of the book. The reprints and abstracts are divided into three groups, dealing with marine, meteoric and burial diagenesis respectively. Each collection is preceded by a commentary which briefly summarizes the topic and introduces the reprints and abstracts to come

Author : John E. Warme,Robert G. Douglas,Edward L. Winterer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCSD:31822010279875

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The Deep Sea Drilling Project--a Decade of Progress by John E. Warme,Robert G. Douglas,Edward L. Winterer Pdf

Author : Bruce H. Purser
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642655456

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The Persian Gulf by Bruce H. Purser Pdf

This volume, although not an integrated synthesis, treats most aspects of Holocene sedimenta tion and diagenesis in the Persian Gulf, grouping 22 contributions under a single cover and in one language. Because these sediments and diagenetic minerals are comparable to those existing in many ancient sedimentary basins, their appraisal should be of value to the enlarging group of workers who interpret ancient sedimentary rocks. The essential morphological, climatic and oceanographic factors determining Holocene sedimen tation and diagenesis in the Persian Gulf are summarized in the introductory article by PURSER and SEIBOLD. These environmental controls and the overall morphology of the Persian Gulf have much in common with Shark Bay, Western Australia, described by LOGAN et al. (1970). On the other hand, the Persian Gulf is markedly different from the better known Florida and Bahamian prov inces; the floor of the Persian Gulf is gently inclined from continental shoreline to bathymetric axis (80-100 m); the Bahamian province, on the other hand, is horizontal and extremely shallow (2-10 m), with very sharply defined shelf edges surrounded by deep oceanic waters. These contrast ing architectural styles are related to different tectonic frames.