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Predicting NMR T2 Cutoff in Deep Tight Sandstones via Multifractal Analysis of Fully Water-Saturated Spectra: A Non-Destructive Approach

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Accurately determining the T2 cutoff value is critical for evaluating fluid mobility in deep tight reservoirs, yet strong pore structure heterogeneity challenges traditional methods. This study proposes a non-destructive prediction method based on multifractal singularity spectrum analysis of nuclear magnetic resonance T2 spectra. Using 10 tight sandstone cores from the Denglouku Formation (Songliao Basin), we quantify the intrinsic relationship between multifractal parameters and T2 cutoff values. Results indicate that the minimum generalized dimension (Dmin) and singularity spectrum width (Δα) are not merely mathematical fits but reveal the physical mechanisms controlling fluid binding in micro-throats. A multivariate regression model based on these parameters significantly outperforms traditional methods in accuracy (R2 > 0.85). This approach provides a robust, non-destructive tool for identifying reservoir ‘sweet spots’ without compromising core integrity.

Source: Fractal and Fractional

DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract10020129