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Toward high-definition reservoir characterization

Posted on:2002-01-31Degree:M.S.PNGEType:Thesis
University:West Virginia UniversityCandidate:Luca, GheorgheFull Text:PDF
GTID:2460390011499977Subject:Engineering
Abstract/Summary:
A new methodology for high resolution reservoir characterization is proposed. It combined the advantages of the surface seismic (low resolution, large coverage) and crosswell seismic (improved resolution, small coverage).; The process involves deconvolution of a low resolution signal (surface seismic traces) into a high resolution crosswell seismic trace. The problem has multiple solutions and an analytical solution is hard or difficult to be developed.; This project proved that it is possible to predict high-resolution crosswell seismic traces using low-definition surface seismic traces. The statistical comparison between the real and the synthetic crosswell seismic traces gives confidence that future work in this area worth the effort.; The ultimate goal of this work is to be a part of an intelligent tool that will be able to provide, based on surface seismic, a volumetric, detailed picture of rock and fluid characteristics across the field.
Keywords/Search Tags:Surface seismic, Resolution
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