Year
1984
Degree Name
Master of Science
Recommended Citation
French, D. J., An interpretation of the geothermal history of the Otway Basin based on vitrinite reflectance and fission track analyses, Master of Science thesis, , University of Wollongong, 1984. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2718
Abstract
The study of the maturation of organic matter is of interest to the Petroleum Exploration Industry. Liquid hydrocarbons are generated over a restricted maturation interval, and are related to a time, temperature function. Techniques now available for determining the location of the hydro-carbon -generating interval in a sedimentary basin; ; a r e I "fission track" a time-consuming quasi-academic technique, and vitrinite reflectance - a fully commercial technique, that takes a fraction of the time.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.