17934075. AUTOMATED CELL-TO-CELL CALIBRATION OF SUBSIDENCE INFORMATION MAP IN FORWARD GEOLOGICAL MODELS simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 AUTOMATED CELL-TO-CELL CALIBRATION OF SUBSIDENCE INFORMATION MAP IN FORWARD GEOLOGICAL MODELS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AUTOMATED CELL-TO-CELL CALIBRATION OF SUBSIDENCE INFORMATION MAP IN FORWARD GEOLOGICAL MODELS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
AUTOMATED CELL-TO-CELL CALIBRATION OF SUBSIDENCE INFORMATION MAP IN FORWARD GEOLOGICAL MODELS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hussain Alqattan of Hofuf (SA)
Mokhles M. Mezghani of Dhahran (SA)
AUTOMATED CELL-TO-CELL CALIBRATION OF SUBSIDENCE INFORMATION MAP IN FORWARD GEOLOGICAL MODELS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17934075 titled 'AUTOMATED CELL-TO-CELL CALIBRATION OF SUBSIDENCE INFORMATION MAP IN FORWARD GEOLOGICAL MODELS
Simplified Explanation
The method described in the patent application involves using observed data to calibrate a model of a geological region, specifically focusing on stratigraphic thickness maps and subsidence sequences. The process iteratively updates the subsidence sequence for cells in the model until the objective function for each cell satisfies a stopping criterion, resulting in a validated subsidence sequence and a calibrated stratigraphic map.
- Simulating predicted stratigraphic thickness maps for each cell based on initial data
- Iteratively updating subsidence sequences based on observed and predicted data
- Validating subsidence sequences and calibrating stratigraphic maps
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the oil and gas industry for reservoir modeling, in geology for understanding sedimentary processes, and in environmental science for studying land subsidence.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in accurately modeling geological processes, improving predictions for subsurface structures, and enhancing understanding of stratigraphic formations.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include more accurate geological models, improved subsurface mapping, and better predictions for resource exploration and environmental impact assessments.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include software development for geological modeling, consulting services for resource exploration companies, and research collaborations with academic institutions.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of similar iterative modeling processes in other scientific fields, such as climate modeling or fluid dynamics simulations.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional geological modeling methods?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional geological modeling methods.
What are the limitations of this technology in terms of scale and complexity of geological regions?
This article does not address the limitations of this technology in terms of scale and complexity of geological regions.
Original Abstract Submitted
System and methods are disclosed. The method includes obtaining an observed stratigraphic thickness map, initial bathymetry map, and initial subsidence sequence for a model of the geological region of interest, where the model comprises a plurality of cells each representing a portion of the geological region. The methods further includes simulating, using a forward stratigraphic modeler, a predicted stratigraphic thickness map for each cell based on the initial subsidence sequence, then iteratively, forming an objective function for each cell based, at least in part, on the observed stratigraphic thickness map and the predicted stratigraphic thickness map, determining if the objective function for each cell satisfies a stopping criterion, and updating the subsidence sequence for cells not satisfying the criterion. The methods still further include, assigning the subsidence sequence satisfying the stopping criterion to be a validated subsidence sequence and the predicted stratigraphic map to be a calibrated stratigraphic map.
