17934079. AUTOMATED RELATIVE REORIENTATION OF GEOLOGICAL CORES BASED ON THEIR UNROLLED 360° IMAGES simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 AUTOMATED RELATIVE REORIENTATION OF GEOLOGICAL CORES BASED ON THEIR UNROLLED 360° IMAGES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AUTOMATED RELATIVE REORIENTATION OF GEOLOGICAL CORES BASED ON THEIR UNROLLED 360° IMAGES - 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 How does this technology compare to traditional methods of rock core analysis?
- 1.11 What are the potential limitations or challenges of implementing this technology in real-world geological studies?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
AUTOMATED RELATIVE REORIENTATION OF GEOLOGICAL CORES BASED ON THEIR UNROLLED 360° IMAGES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hussain Alqattan of Hofuf (SA)
Mokhies M. Mezghani of Dhahran (SA)
AUTOMATED RELATIVE REORIENTATION OF GEOLOGICAL CORES BASED ON THEIR UNROLLED 360° IMAGES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17934079 titled 'AUTOMATED RELATIVE REORIENTATION OF GEOLOGICAL CORES BASED ON THEIR UNROLLED 360° IMAGES
Simplified Explanation
The method disclosed in the patent application involves obtaining a reference image of a first rock core from a wellbore, obtaining a disoriented image of a second rock core from the same wellbore, determining a reorientation angle between the disoriented image and the reference image using a computer processor, and then determining an oriented image of the second rock core by rotating the disoriented image through the reorientation angle.
- Obtaining reference and disoriented images of rock cores from a wellbore
- Determining reorientation angle between the images using a computer processor
- Generating an oriented image of the second rock core by rotating the disoriented image through the reorientation angle
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the field of geology for analyzing rock core samples obtained from wellbores in order to understand the structure and composition of subsurface formations.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately orienting disoriented rock core images to align them with reference images, allowing for more precise analysis and interpretation of geological data.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved accuracy in analyzing rock core samples, leading to better understanding of subsurface geology and potentially aiding in decision-making for oil and gas exploration activities.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in the oil and gas industry for enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of geological analysis during wellbore drilling and exploration activities.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in this field may include existing methods for analyzing rock core samples obtained from wellbores, but the specific technique of determining reorientation angles between disoriented and reference images using a computer processor may be a novel aspect of this technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional methods of rock core analysis?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional methods of rock core analysis. It would be beneficial to understand the advantages and limitations of this new approach in comparison to established techniques.
What are the potential limitations or challenges of implementing this technology in real-world geological studies?
The article does not address any potential limitations or challenges that may arise when implementing this technology in practical geological studies. It would be important to consider factors such as data accuracy, computational requirements, and integration with existing geological analysis workflows.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method is disclosed which includes obtaining a reference image of a first rock core from a wellbore, and obtaining a disoriented image of a second rock core from the wellbore. The method further includes determining, using a computer processor, a reorientation angle between the disoriented image and the reference image. The method further includes determining an oriented image of the second rock core based, at least in part, on rotating the disoriented image through the reorientation angle.
