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Papers by Ricardo Amorocho-Parra
Geoheritage, 2021
This paper discusses the petroleum geology-related sites along the Middle Magdalena Valley Basin ... more This paper discusses the petroleum geology-related sites along the Middle Magdalena Valley Basin (Colombia) and their potentials as geotourism resources. This initiative is based on the experience of the authors over several years of fieldwork in this region. There are different geological and anthropic features in this region, which are closely related to petroleum geology. The geotourism represents a strategic alternative for the promotion of sustainable tourism. The present work refers to geotourism in regions with influence of the oil industry, which would constitute a pioneering example in Latin America from the development of a scenic georoute for those who visit the operations of the oil industry through tourism programs. The region of interest has beautiful landscapes and is very useful for performing different geoeducation and geotourism activities for geoconservation purposes. All these sites and features can attract people to visit this region, not only geologists and geology students who want to study the petroleum geology of this region, but also the local communities and tourists who are interested in visiting it.
International Journal of Hydrology, 2019
The banks of the Chicamocha River, as in most rivers, generally serve as the basis for the develo... more The banks of the Chicamocha River, as in most rivers, generally serve as the basis for the development of human settlements. However, the anthropogenic activity has been deteriorating its environment and water quality, generating environmental and human health problems, as well as difficulty in meeting the demand for water. This article highlights the role of geoeducation in the transfer of knowledge about watersheds, in particular the Lower Basin Chicamocha River, as well as the design and development of pedagogical strategies focused on their sustainable development, based on awareness of the importance of hydric resources, interconnecting children, youth and adults with the natural environment. In this way, it is expected to mitigate the impact generated by urban expansion and waste disposal. The restoration of the Chicamocha River could be thought of from a perspective in which there is a greater recognition of the interconnected benefits that restored ecosystems can provide to society.
Revista Boletín de Geología, 2017
En la industria petrolera, al perforar formaciones arcillosas se produce la inestabilidad del poz... more En la industria petrolera, al perforar formaciones arcillosas se produce la inestabilidad del pozo lo cual representa un incremento entre el 10 y el 15% en el presupuesto de la perforacion. Para disminuir este problema la industria ha invertido mucho dinero en investigacion, que busca desarrollar mecanismos que brinden mayor control y estabilidad de estos tipos de formaciones durante su perforacion. Estudios realizados y publicados por la Society Petroleum Engineer (SPE), muestran que los principales efectos quimicos que se ven involucrados en la interaccion fluido de perforacion/formacion arcillosa son: 1) la osmosis quimica y, 2) los esfuerzos de hidratacion; pero existen otros, como: efectos capilares, deshidratacion, desbalance de presiones e intercambio cationico; los cuales generalmente no se presentan de forma independiente. En el piedemonte llanero el problema de inestabilidad de pozos representa un gran gasto para las companias petroleras, ya que en este sector del pais no solo intervienen los factores quimicos generados de la interaccion fluido/roca, tambien los mecanicos como resultado del regimen de esfuerzos en el area ocasionan inestabilidad durante la perforacion de pozos petroleros. Se realizaron pruebas de MBT y rayos X, en muestras de ripios extraidos de pozos del area, y se encontro que tienen un moderado contenido de minerales reactivos y bajo contenido de minerales propensos a sufrir hinchamiento; su componente principal es caolinita, lo cual hace que la roca sea poco hidratable, pero este tipo de mineral genera dispersion y por lo tanto derrumbes dentro del pozo. Sin embargo, se deben realizar mas pruebas de laboratorio para cuantificar los danos y evaluar su influencia dentro de los posibles cambios dentro del regimen de esfuerzos durante la perforacion. *Proyecto de Grado **Facultad de ciencias Fisico-Quimicas. Escuela de Geologia. Geologo PhD. Marco Alvarez Bastos
Geoheritage, 2021
This paper discusses the petroleum geology-related sites along the Middle Magdalena Valley Basin ... more This paper discusses the petroleum geology-related sites along the Middle Magdalena Valley Basin (Colombia) and their potentials as geotourism resources. This initiative is based on the experience of the authors over several years of fieldwork in this region. There are different geological and anthropic features in this region, which are closely related to petroleum geology. The geotourism represents a strategic alternative for the promotion of sustainable tourism. The present work refers to geotourism in regions with influence of the oil industry, which would constitute a pioneering example in Latin America from the development of a scenic georoute for those who visit the operations of the oil industry through tourism programs. The region of interest has beautiful landscapes and is very useful for performing different geoeducation and geotourism activities for geoconservation purposes. All these sites and features can attract people to visit this region, not only geologists and geology students who want to study the petroleum geology of this region, but also the local communities and tourists who are interested in visiting it.
International Journal of Hydrology, 2019
The banks of the Chicamocha River, as in most rivers, generally serve as the basis for the develo... more The banks of the Chicamocha River, as in most rivers, generally serve as the basis for the development of human settlements. However, the anthropogenic activity has been deteriorating its environment and water quality, generating environmental and human health problems, as well as difficulty in meeting the demand for water. This article highlights the role of geoeducation in the transfer of knowledge about watersheds, in particular the Lower Basin Chicamocha River, as well as the design and development of pedagogical strategies focused on their sustainable development, based on awareness of the importance of hydric resources, interconnecting children, youth and adults with the natural environment. In this way, it is expected to mitigate the impact generated by urban expansion and waste disposal. The restoration of the Chicamocha River could be thought of from a perspective in which there is a greater recognition of the interconnected benefits that restored ecosystems can provide to society.
Revista Boletín de Geología, 2017
En la industria petrolera, al perforar formaciones arcillosas se produce la inestabilidad del poz... more En la industria petrolera, al perforar formaciones arcillosas se produce la inestabilidad del pozo lo cual representa un incremento entre el 10 y el 15% en el presupuesto de la perforacion. Para disminuir este problema la industria ha invertido mucho dinero en investigacion, que busca desarrollar mecanismos que brinden mayor control y estabilidad de estos tipos de formaciones durante su perforacion. Estudios realizados y publicados por la Society Petroleum Engineer (SPE), muestran que los principales efectos quimicos que se ven involucrados en la interaccion fluido de perforacion/formacion arcillosa son: 1) la osmosis quimica y, 2) los esfuerzos de hidratacion; pero existen otros, como: efectos capilares, deshidratacion, desbalance de presiones e intercambio cationico; los cuales generalmente no se presentan de forma independiente. En el piedemonte llanero el problema de inestabilidad de pozos representa un gran gasto para las companias petroleras, ya que en este sector del pais no solo intervienen los factores quimicos generados de la interaccion fluido/roca, tambien los mecanicos como resultado del regimen de esfuerzos en el area ocasionan inestabilidad durante la perforacion de pozos petroleros. Se realizaron pruebas de MBT y rayos X, en muestras de ripios extraidos de pozos del area, y se encontro que tienen un moderado contenido de minerales reactivos y bajo contenido de minerales propensos a sufrir hinchamiento; su componente principal es caolinita, lo cual hace que la roca sea poco hidratable, pero este tipo de mineral genera dispersion y por lo tanto derrumbes dentro del pozo. Sin embargo, se deben realizar mas pruebas de laboratorio para cuantificar los danos y evaluar su influencia dentro de los posibles cambios dentro del regimen de esfuerzos durante la perforacion. *Proyecto de Grado **Facultad de ciencias Fisico-Quimicas. Escuela de Geologia. Geologo PhD. Marco Alvarez Bastos