Fig. 4.14—Calculating the logarithmic derivative.
Calculating the Logarithmic Derivative from Field Data—Procedure.
The following procedure may be used to calculate the logarithmic derivative for field
data. Fig. 4.14 illustrates the procedure. In this discussion, the symbols p and r will be
used to refer to any pressure or time plotting variable, respectively
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Label the point at which the derivative is desired, Point C as shown in 4.14, For
Point C, calculate Xo= In(e)
Subtract the smoothing parameter L from Xe, then find the data point having the
largest value X=In(e) such that X