公开(公告)号：US08781879B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US12939316

申请日：2010-11-04

Applicant: Michael Stundner ,  Gustavo Nunez ,  Georg Zangl ,  Herwig Fruhbauer

Inventor： Michael Stundner ,  Gustavo Nunez ,  Georg Zangl ,  Herwig Fruhbauer

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/00

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method capable of facilitating the efficient analysis of oilfield data utilizing at least one computer database containing a plurality of stored petroleum engineering operations. In one embodiment, stored petroleum engineering operations may include individual petroleum engineering tasks/calculations, workflows comprising multiple engineering tasks/calculations, and/or third party applications capable of analyzing at least a portion of collected oilfield data. In one embodiment, petroleum engineering operations may be proven in the field, i.e., tested and proven to be accurate under real-world oilfield conditions, prior to storage upon the database. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a graphic user interface adapted to receive customer data and identify stored engineering operations associated thereto. Identified engineering operations stored upon the database may then be displayed and executed according to user instructions and/or predefined execution arrangements.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种能够利用至少一个包含多个存储的石油工程操作的计算机数据库来促进油田数据的有效分析的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，存储的石油工程操作可以包括单独的石油工程任务/计算，包括多个工程任务/计算的工作流和/或能够分析收集的油田数据的至少一部分的第三方应用。 在一个实施例中，在存储在数据库之前，石油工程操作可以在现场被证明，即在真实世界油田条件下被测试并被证明是准确的。 在一个实施例中，本发明提供了一种适于接收客户数据并且识别与其相关联的存储的工程操作的图形用户界面。 然后可以根据用户指令和/或预定义的执行布置显示和执行存储在数据库上的所识别的工程操作。

公开(公告)号：US08306801B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-06

申请号：US12707681

申请日：2010-02-18

Applicant: Gustavo Nunez ,  Georg Zangl ,  Michael Stundner

Inventor： Gustavo Nunez ,  Georg Zangl ,  Michael Stundner

IPC: G06G7/58

CPC classification number: E21B43/16 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B2041/0028

Abstract: One or more computer-readable media include computer-executable instructions to instruct a computing system to receive simulation results for future behavior of a reservoir that includes a material production well and a fluid injection site; define a virtual sensor as being located between the material production well and the fluid injection site; determine fluid saturation at the virtual sensor based at least in part on the simulation results; and issue a notification if the fluid saturation at the virtual sensor exceeds a fluid saturation limit. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一个或多个计算机可读介质包括计算机可执行指令，用于指示计算系统接收用于包括材料生产井和流体注入位置的储层的未来行为的模拟结果; 将虚拟传感器定义为位于材料生产井和流体注入部位之间; 至少部分地基于模拟结果确定虚拟传感器处的液体饱和度; 并且如果虚拟传感器的流体饱和度超过流体饱和极限，则发出通知。 还公开了各种其它装置，系统，方法等。

公开(公告)号：US20090234625A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12399285

申请日：2009-03-06

Applicant: Georg Zangl ,  Radek Pecher ,  Anthony J. Fitzpatrick

Inventor： Georg Zangl ,  Radek Pecher ,  Anthony J. Fitzpatrick

IPC: G06G7/57 ,  G06G7/48

CPC classification number: E21B49/00

Abstract: To provide a simplified subterranean model of a subterranean structure, a first grid size for the simplified subterranean model is selected, where the first grid size is coarser than a second grid size associated with a detailed subterranean model. The simplified subterranean model is populated with subterranean properties according to the selected first grid size, where multiple realizations of the simplified subterranean model are provided for different sets of values of the subterranean properties. The realizations of the simplified subterranean model are ranked based on comparing outputs of simulations of the realizations with measured data associated with the subterranean structure.

Abstract translation: 为了提供地下结构的简化的地下模型，选择用于简化的地下模型的第一网格尺寸，其中第一网格大小比与详细地下模型相关联的第二网格大小更粗。 简化的地下模型根据所选择的第一网格尺寸填充地下属性，其中为地下属性的不同值提供简化地下模型的多个实现。 基于将实现的模拟与与地下结构相关联的测量数据的输出进行比较，简化的地下模型的实现被排序。

公开(公告)号：US20120117104A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US12939316

申请日：2010-11-04

Applicant: Michael STUNDNER ,  Gustavo Nunez ,  Georg Zangl ,  Herwig Fruhbauer

Inventor： Michael STUNDNER ,  Gustavo Nunez ,  Georg Zangl ,  Herwig Fruhbauer

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/00

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method capable of facilitating the efficient analysis of oilfield data utilizing at least one computer database containing a plurality of stored petroleum engineering operations. In one embodiment, stored petroleum engineering operations may include individual petroleum engineering tasks/calculations, workflows comprising multiple engineering tasks/calculations, and/or third party applications capable of analyzing at least a portion of collected oilfield data. In one embodiment, petroleum engineering operations may be proven in the field, i.e., tested and proven to be accurate under real-world oilfield conditions, prior to storage upon the database. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a graphic user interface adapted to receive customer data and identify stored engineering operations associated thereto. Identified engineering operations stored upon the database may then be displayed and executed according to user instructions and/or predefined execution arrangements.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种能够利用至少一个包含多个存储的石油工程操作的计算机数据库来促进油田数据的有效分析的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，存储的石油工程操作可以包括单独的石油工程任务/计算，包括多个工程任务/计算的工作流和/或能够分析收集的油田数据的至少一部分的第三方应用。 在一个实施例中，在存储在数据库之前，石油工程操作可以在现场被证明，即在真实世界油田条件下被测试并被证明是准确的。 在一个实施例中，本发明提供了一种适于接收客户数据并且识别与其相关联的存储的工程操作的图形用户界面。 然后可以根据用户指令和/或预定义的执行布置显示和执行存储在数据库上的所识别的工程操作。

公开(公告)号：US20100138368A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12505592

申请日：2009-07-20

Applicant: Michael Stundner ,  Gustavo Nunez ,  Georg Zangl ,  Andreas Al-Kinani

Inventor： Michael Stundner ,  Gustavo Nunez ,  Georg Zangl ,  Andreas Al-Kinani

IPC: G06F15/18 ,  G06N5/02 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06N99/005

Abstract: Implementations that integrate data-driven modeling and knowledge into self-improving reasoning systems and processes are described. For example, an implementation of a method may include determining at least one recommended action using a reasoning component having a data-driven modeling portion and a knowledge-based portion. Such determining includes integrating one or more determination aspects determined by the data-driven modeling portion, and one or more additional determination aspects determined by the knowledge-based portion.

Abstract translation: 描述了将数据驱动建模和知识整合到自我完善推理系统和过程中的实现。 例如，方法的实现可以包括使用具有数据驱动建模部分和基于知识的部分的推理组件来确定至少一个推荐动作​​。 这种确定包括集成由数据驱动建模部分确定的一个或多个确定方面以及由基于知识的部分确定的一个或多个附加确定方面。

公开(公告)号：US08285532B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12399285

申请日：2009-03-06

Applicant: Georg Zangl ,  Radek Pecher ,  Anthony J. Fitzpatrick

Inventor： Georg Zangl ,  Radek Pecher ,  Anthony J. Fitzpatrick

IPC: G06G7/48

CPC classification number: E21B49/00

Abstract: To provide a simplified subterranean model of a subterranean structure, a first grid size for the simplified subterranean model is selected, where the first grid size is coarser than a second grid size associated with a detailed subterranean model. The simplified subterranean model is populated with subterranean properties according to the selected first grid size, where multiple realizations of the simplified subterranean model are provided for different sets of values of the subterranean properties. The realizations of the simplified subterranean model are ranked based on comparing outputs of simulations of the realizations with measured data associated with the subterranean structure.

Abstract translation: 为了提供地下结构的简化的地下模型，选择用于简化的地下模型的第一网格尺寸，其中第一网格大小比与详细地下模型相关联的第二网格大小更粗。 简化的地下模型根据所选择的第一网格尺寸填充地下属性，其中为地下属性的不同值提供简化地下模型的多个实现。 基于将实现的模拟与与地下结构相关联的测量数据的输出进行比较，简化的地下模型的实现被排序。

公开(公告)号：US20110099132A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：US12607747

申请日：2009-10-28

Applicant: Herwig Fruehbauer ,  Georg Zangl ,  Michael Stundner

Inventor： Herwig Fruehbauer ,  Georg Zangl ,  Michael Stundner

IPC: G06F15/18

CPC classification number: G01V11/00 ,  G01V99/005

Abstract: Implementations of pay zone prediction are described. More particularly, apparatus and techniques described herein allow a user to predict pay zones in wells. By accurately predicting pay zones, the user can perforate an existing well at predefined well depths to access hydrocarbon bearing strata while avoiding other undesirable strata (such as water bearing strata). For example, in one possible implementation, well data and syntactic data from a first set of one or more existing wells can be used to create one or more syntactic models. These syntactic models can then be used with water cut and well data from the one or more existing wells to create a pay zone prediction model which can be used with wells outside of the first set of existing wells.

Abstract translation: 描述了工资区预测的实现。 更具体地，本文描述的装置和技术允许用户预测井中的工资区。 通过准确预测工资区域，用户可以在预定井深度穿孔现有的井，以便接收含烃层，同时避免其他不希望的地层（如含水层）。 例如，在一个可能的实现中，可以使用来自一个或多个现有井的第一组的井数据和句法数据来创建一个或多个句法模型。 然后可以将这些句法模型与来自一个或多个现有井的断水和井数据一起使用以创建可与第一组现有井之外的井一起使用的薪水区预测模型。

公开(公告)号：US07805283B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US11595508

申请日：2006-11-10

Applicant: Georg Zangl ,  Michael Stundner

Inventor： Georg Zangl ,  Michael Stundner

IPC: G06F7/60 ,  G06F17/10

CPC classification number: G06K9/0057 ,  G06F17/5018

Abstract: A method of history matching a simulation model is disclosed comprising: (a) defining regions exhibiting similar behavior in the model thereby generating the model having a plurality of regions, each of the plurality of regions exhibiting a similar behavior; (b) introducing historically known input data to the model; (c) generating output data from the model in response to the historically known input data; (d) comparing the output data from the model with a set of historically known output data; (e) adjusting the model when the output data from the model does not correspond to the set of historically known output data, the adjusting step including the step of arithmetically changing each of the regions of the model; and (f) repeating steps (b), (c), (d), and (e) until the output data from the model does correspond to the set of historically known output data.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种匹配模拟模型的历史方法，包括：（a）限定在模型中表现出相似行为的区域，从而生成具有多个区域的模型，多个区域中的每一个呈现相似的行为; （b）将历史上已知的输入数据引入模型; （c）响应于历史上已知的输入数据从模型生成输出数据; （d）将来自模型的输出数据与一组历史上已知的输出数据进行比较; （e）当来自模型的输出数据不对应于历史上已知的输出数据的集合时调整模型，该调整步骤包括算术地改变模型的每个区域的步骤; 和（f）重复步骤（b），（c），（d）和（e），直到来自模型的输出数据确实对应于历史上已知的输出数据集合。

公开(公告)号：US20080091283A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11675074

申请日：2007-02-14

Applicant: Bulent Balci ,  Omer Gurpinar ,  Ruben Saier ,  Murli Challappa ,  Iain Morrish ,  Blaine Hollinger ,  Georg Zangl

Inventor： Bulent Balci ,  Omer Gurpinar ,  Ruben Saier ,  Murli Challappa ,  Iain Morrish ,  Blaine Hollinger ,  Georg Zangl

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/0633 ,  G06Q10/0639

Abstract: Computer-based method and system are disclosed for conduction a brownfield assessment. The system/method involves a workflow manager that standardizes the tasks needed to be performed during the brownfield assessment and streamlines the completion of these tasks. The workflow manager incorporates expert knowledge and best practices identified over time for previous brownfield assessments. The expert knowledge and best practices are then applied automatically through operation of the workflow manager. Such an arrangement can result in significantly reduced completion time as well as more consistent deliverables from engineer to engineer and project to project.

Abstract translation: 公开了基于计算机的方法和系统进行褐斑病评估。 系统/方法涉及一个工作流程管理器，可以在Brownfield评估期间对需要执行的任务进行标准化，并简化这些任务的完成。 工作流程管理人员将以前的褐斑病评估结合在一起随时间发现的专家知识和最佳实践。 然后通过工作流管理器的操作自动应用专家知识和最佳实践。 这样的安排可以大大缩短完成时间，并且可以使工程师，工程师和项目到项目更加一致。

公开(公告)号：US20070198234A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11595508

申请日：2006-11-10

Applicant: Georg Zangl ,  Michael Stundner

Inventor： Georg Zangl ,  Michael Stundner

IPC: G06F17/10

CPC classification number: G06K9/0057 ,  G06F17/5018

Abstract: A method of history matching a simulation model is disclosed comprising: (a) defining regions exhibiting similar behavior in the model thereby generating the model having a plurality of regions, each of the plurality of regions exhibiting a similar behavior; (b) introducing historically known input data to the model; (c) generating output data from the model in response to the historically known input data; (d) comparing the output data from the model with a set of historically known output data; (e) adjusting the model when the output data from the model does not correspond to the set of historically known output data, the adjusting step including the step of arithmetically changing each of the regions of the model; and (f) repeating steps (b), (c), (d), and (e) until the output data from the model does correspond to the set of historically known output data.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种匹配模拟模型的历史方法，包括：（a）限定在模型中表现出相似行为的区域，从而生成具有多个区域的模型，多个区域中的每一个呈现相似的行为; （b）将历史上已知的输入数据引入模型; （c）响应于历史上已知的输入数据从模型生成输出数据; （d）将来自模型的输出数据与一组历史上已知的输出数据进行比较; （e）当来自模型的输出数据不对应于历史上已知的输出数据的集合时调整模型，该调整步骤包括算术地改变模型的每个区域的步骤; 和（f）重复步骤（b），（c），（d）和（e），直到来自模型的输出数据确实对应于历史上已知的输出数据集合。