Digital Core Model Construction
    1.
    发明申请
    Digital Core Model Construction 有权
    数字核心模型建设

    公开(公告)号:US20170032532A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-02

    申请号:US15102269

    申请日:2014-11-06

    Abstract: A method and system for analysis of a digital core image obtained from a sample are disclosed. The method includes performing segmentations on the digital core image using multiple approaches to obtain multiple segmented images which are statistically analyzed to select the most suitable approach of the multiple approaches. Thereafter, a digital core model is generated using the segmented image corresponding to the most suitable approach. A simulation test may be performed on the digital core model to obtain a model test result and an oilfield operation may be performed based on the model test result. The system includes measurement and testing equipment to obtain the digital core image and a computing system including a data repository for storing a digital core image and a digital core model, and a digital core modeling tool. The digital core modeling tool performs the segmentations, statistical analysis, and generates the digital core model.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于分析从样品获得的数字核心图像的方法和系统。 该方法包括使用多种方法在数字核心图像上执行分割以获得被统计分析的多个分割图像,以选择多种方法的最合适的方法。 此后,使用对应于最合适方法的分割图像来生成数字核心模型。 可以对数字核心模型进行模拟测试以获得模型测试结果,并且可以基于模型测试结果执行油田操作。 该系统包括获取数字核心图像的测量和测试设备以及包括用于存储数字核心图像和数字核心模型的数据存储库以及数字核心建模工具的计算系统。 数字核心建模工具执行分段,统计分析,并生成数字核心模型。

    Method for Predicting Changes in Properties of A Formation in A Near-Wellbore Area Exposed to A Drilling Mud
    2.
    发明申请
    Method for Predicting Changes in Properties of A Formation in A Near-Wellbore Area Exposed to A Drilling Mud 有权
    预测暴露于钻井泥岩的近井眼区域形成变化的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150039275A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-05

    申请号:US14331227

    申请日:2014-07-15

    CPC classification number: G06F17/5009 E21B37/00 E21B43/00 E21B49/005

    Abstract: In order to predict properties of a formation in a near-wellbore area exposed to a drilling mud rheological properties of the drilling mud, of a filtrate of the drilling mud and of a reservoir fluid are determined. Properties of an external mudcake, porosity and permeability of the core sample are determined. A mathematical model of the external mudcake is created. The drilling mud is injected through a core sample and dynamics of pressure drop across the sample and dynamics of a flow rate of a liquid leaving the sample are determined. Using an X-ray micro Computed Tomography a profile of concentration of particles of the drilling mud penetrated into the sample is determined. A mathematical model is developed for the internal mudcake to describe dynamics of changes in concentration of the particles of the drilling mud in a pore space of the core sample. A coupled mathematical model of the internal and the external mudcakes is created and parameters of the mathematical model of the internal mudcake are determined providing matching of simulation results to the experimental data on injection the drilling mud through the core sample and to the concentration profile of the particles of the drilling mud.

    Abstract translation: 为了预测暴露于钻井泥浆的钻井泥浆,钻井泥浆和储层流体的滤液的钻井泥浆的近井筒区域中的地层的性质。 确定外部泥饼的性质,核心样品的孔隙率和渗透率。 创建外部泥饼的数学模型。 钻井泥浆通过核心样品注入,并且测定样品上的压降动力学和离开样品的液体流速的动力学。 使用X射线微观计算机断层扫描确定穿透到样品中的钻井泥浆颗粒浓度分布。 开发了一种用于内部泥饼的数学模型,以描述核心样品孔隙空间中钻井泥浆颗粒浓度变化的动力学。 建立内部和外部泥浆的耦合数学模型,确定内部泥饼数学模型的参数,提供模拟结果与通过岩心样品注入钻井泥浆的实验数据和 钻井泥浆颗粒。

    Digital core sensitivity analysis

    公开(公告)号:US10465483B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-05

    申请号:US14911708

    申请日:2014-07-23

    Abstract: A method for performing simulation of a field having a subterranean formation, including: obtaining a three-dimensional (3D) porous solid image of a core sample, the core sample representing a portion of the field; generating a digital rock model from the solid image, the digital rock model describing a physical pore structure in the core sample; obtaining phase behavior data of fluids of the field; generating a digital fluid model of the fluids based on the phase behavior data, the digital fluid model describing a physical property of the fluid; performing, on a computer system and based on the digital rock model and the digital fluid model, simulations of the field by varying an input parameter for the simulations; and analyzing an output parameter generated by the simulations to determine an effect of varying the input parameter on the output parameter.

    Method for predicting changes in properties of a formation in a near-wellbore area exposed to a drilling mud

    公开(公告)号:US09898559B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-20

    申请号:US14331227

    申请日:2014-07-15

    CPC classification number: G06F17/5009 E21B37/00 E21B43/00 E21B49/005

    Abstract: In order to predict properties of a formation in a near-wellbore area exposed to a drilling mud rheological properties of the drilling mud, of a filtrate of the drilling mud and of a reservoir fluid are determined. Properties of an external mudcake, porosity and permeability of the core sample are determined. A mathematical model of the external mudcake is created. The drilling mud is injected through a core sample and dynamics of pressure drop across the sample and dynamics of a flow rate of a liquid leaving the sample are determined. Using an X-ray micro Computed Tomography a profile of concentration of particles of the drilling mud penetrated into the sample is determined. A mathematical model is developed for the internal mudcake to describe dynamics of changes in concentration of the particles of the drilling mud in a pore space of the core sample. A coupled mathematical model of the internal and the external mudcakes is created and parameters of the mathematical model of the internal mudcake are determined providing matching of simulation results to the experimental data on injection the drilling mud through the core sample and to the concentration profile of the particles of the drilling mud.

    Method for determining the properties of porous materials
    8.
    发明授权
    Method for determining the properties of porous materials 有权
    确定多孔材料性质的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09574987B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-21

    申请号:US14381495

    申请日:2013-02-22

    CPC classification number: G01N15/088 G01N13/00 G01N25/4846

    Abstract: A sample of porous material is placed in a calorimeter cell and a pressure in the cell is increased starting from a pressure value of a first step by filling the cell with a wetting fluid. Measurements are taken of a heat flow to the cell and a fluid volume at each step. Then, the pressure in the cell is decreased to the pressure value of a first step with continued measurements of the heat flow to the cell. Increase and following decrease of the fluid pressure in the cell are repeated at least once. Then a temperature in the cell is decreased below a wetting fluid crystallization point. Once the fluid has been fully crystallized in sample pores, the temperature in the cell is increased above a wetting fluid melting point. Wetting limiting angle of the pores filled with fluid, and pore sizes are determined based on the results of heat flow measurements with due consideration of heat effect of fluid compression.

    Abstract translation: 将多孔材料的样品放置在量热计单元中,并且通过用润湿流体填充电池,从第一步骤的压力值开始增加电池中的压力。 测量在每个步骤中流向细胞的热流和流体体积。 然后,继续测量到电池的热流,电池中的压力降低到第一步骤的压力值。 至少一次重复细胞中流体压力的增加和继续下降。 然后,电池中的温度降低到润湿流体结晶点以下。 一旦流体已经在样品孔中完全结晶,则电池中的温度升高到高于润湿流体熔点。 填充有流体的孔的润湿极限角度和孔径基于热流测量的结果确定,同时考虑到流体压缩的热效应。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM OF SHOWING HETEROGENEITY OF A POROUS SAMPLE
    9.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM OF SHOWING HETEROGENEITY OF A POROUS SAMPLE 审中-公开
    显示多孔样品异质性的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160305237A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-20

    申请号:US15102233

    申请日:2014-09-05

    CPC classification number: E21B49/00 E21B25/00 E21B43/00 E21B43/20 E21B49/02

    Abstract: A system and method for showing heterogeneity of a porous sample by evaluating the porous sample to generate a digital core image, performing segmentations on the digital core image using multiple approaches to obtain a segmented volume, dividing the segmented volume into one or more sub-volumes of differing size, calculating one or more petrophysical or fluid flow parameters or porosity from the one or more sub-volumes, and presenting data as a structure composed of grid blocks representing an exact representation of the one or more sub-volumes positioned according to a spatial location of the one or more sub-volumes based on selected parameters or values from the one or more petrophysical or fluid flow parameters or porosity.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于通过评估多孔样品以产生数字核心图像来显示多孔样品的异质性的系统和方法,使用多种方法在数字核心图像上进行分割以获得分段体积,将分割的体积分成一个或多个子体积 从一个或多个子体积计算一个或多个岩石物理或流体流动参数或孔隙率,以及将数据呈现为由网格块组成的结构,所述网格块表示根据一个或多个子体积定位的一个或多个子体积的精确表示 基于来自一个或多个岩石物理或流体流动参数或孔隙率的所选参数或值的一个或多个子体积的空间位置。

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