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A model that simulates burial history, temperature and maturation is described. The subsidence of a surface layer, including compaction, is determined as a function of time by an analytical expression. Compaction of underlying layers and erosion are also considered. Formation temperatures are calculated analytically, with conductivity being a function of porosity. Maturity modelling is based on an empirical expression relating vitrinite reflectance, temperature and time.
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Jensen, P.K., Holm, L., Thomsen, E. (1985). Modelling burial history, temperature and maturation. In: Thomas, B.M. (eds) Petroleum Geochemistry in Exploration of the Norwegian Shelf. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4199-1_10
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