ABSTRACT
As discussed in Chapter 1, collection of reservoir rock samples or coring is accomplished as part of formation evaluation process for a thorough study with regard to potential commercial productivity of the given formation. According to Santarelli and Dusseault,1 coring decision in the petroleum industry is made on economical and technical grounds. From an economical standpoint, coring interrupts the regular drilling activity; however, it provides the much needed data for qualitative geological and reservoir engineering evaluation, through variety of core tests.
