Complementary functions reveal data hidden in your logs

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Abstract Many logging tools make multiple measurements of the same type that have more than one depth of penetration. Common examples are Compensated Density, Compensated Neutron and Array Induction logs. The purpose of the compensation is to reduce or remove the effects of a disturbance that distort the true measurement. Examples of this disturbance are the borehole size, mudcake and salinity. A general technique can be derived based on a theory of Linear Perturbation which requires no prior knowledge of the nature of the perturbation, the only requirement being that it is approximately locally linear. Various interpretations can be made of the general equation depending on the particular circumstances. The technique also produces a Complementary Parameter associated with the degree of correction. This parameter is usually discarded or paid scant regard, but can often be of some significant value and exposes surprising information. A number of examples can be used to illustrate these techniques, showing that they have wide applicability in situations ranging from difficult logging conditions (e.g. density through casing) to the apparently routine, where unusual and unexpected borehole fluids are revealed from neutron logs.