ro value meaning in oil and gas
Definition
thermal indicator for source rocks
ro value means thermal indicator for source rocks. Vitrinite reflectance (Ro) is often pronounced "R Oh". It is a measure of the percentage of incident light reflected from a polished surface of vitrinite (a type of…
Vitrinite reflectance (Ro) is often pronounced "R Oh". It is a measure of the percentage of incident light reflected from a polished surface of vitrinite (a type of organic matter in rocks). It is a measure of the thermal maturity of a sedimentary rock determined by looking at the physical changes in the included kerogen, and is an indicator of whether a source rock has been heated enough to produce oil or gas.
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