Question: Why is the BHT indicated by the maximum-recording ther- mometer usually less than the formation temperature?

Why is the BHT indicated by the maximum-recording ther- mometer usually less 

Why is the BHT indicated by the maximum-recording ther- mometer usually less than the formation temperature?

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Bottomhole temperatures BHT from well log headers are common but they require correction because they are biased lower than true formation temperature ... View full answer

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