18089255. Characterization of Subsurface Geological Formations simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
Characterization of Subsurface Geological Formations
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Xingquan Zhang of Dhahran (SA)
Neelesh R. Tripathi of Dhahran (SA)
Characterization of Subsurface Geological Formations - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18089255 titled 'Characterization of Subsurface Geological Formations
The abstract describes systems and methods for characterizing a subsurface formation by measuring a property at multiple locations, defining a distance of influence based on the property and heterogeneity, identifying clusters of locations within this distance, calculating average values for each cluster, replacing multiple values with the average, and calculating summary statistics of the reduced data set.
- Measurement of property at multiple locations
- Definition of distance of influence based on property and heterogeneity
- Identification of clusters of locations within distance of influence
- Calculation of average values for each cluster
- Replacement of multiple values with cluster averages
- Calculation of summary statistics for reduced data set
Potential Applications: - Oil and gas exploration - Geothermal energy extraction - Groundwater monitoring and management - Environmental remediation projects
Problems Solved: - Efficient characterization of subsurface formations - Reduction of data complexity - Improved understanding of spatial variability
Benefits: - Enhanced decision-making in resource exploration and management - Cost savings through optimized data analysis - Increased accuracy in subsurface property assessment
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Subsurface Formation Characterization Technology" This technology can be utilized in industries such as oil and gas, geothermal energy, environmental consulting, and mining for more accurate and efficient subsurface characterization, leading to better resource management and decision-making.
Questions about Subsurface Formation Characterization: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of subsurface property assessment? - This technology streamlines the process by identifying clusters of locations with similar properties and replacing multiple values with cluster averages, reducing data complexity. 2. What industries can benefit the most from this advanced subsurface formation characterization technology? - Industries such as oil and gas, geothermal energy, environmental remediation, and groundwater management can benefit from the improved accuracy and efficiency in subsurface property assessment.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods for characterizing a subsurface formation include: measuring a property of the subsurface formation at a plurality of locations; storing values of the property of the subsurface formation at the plurality of locations; defining a distance of influence for the property in the subsurface formation based on the property and on a degree of heterogeneity of the subsurface formation; identifying clusters of locations that are located within the distance of influence of each other; for each cluster identified, calculating an average value of the property of the subsurface formation in the cluster; for each cluster identified, replacing multiple values of the property and locations of the identified cluster with the average value of the property of the subsurface formation in the cluster at a single location; and calculating summary statistics of the reduced data set.
