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September 11, 2020 • 13:27 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

Explain genetic and tranformation potiental of source rock? ( in context of fuel geology)

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    Sajan sarthak Best Answer

    Commons. A source rock is a rock that is capable of generating or that has generated movable quantities of hydrocarbons. Genetic potential of a source rock is the sum of values of S1 and S2 value. This S1 and S2 value is determined with the help of Rock-Eval pyrolysis. Based on the genetic potential of the rock we can classify them as poor or good source rock. you have to study Rock eval pyrolysis. Transformation potential is the ability of the source to transform the kerogen to different byproducts like oil or gas.

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