SYSTEMS AND METHODS DERIVING HYDRAULIC FRACTURE GROWTH FROM MICROSEISMICITY ANALYSIS
    2.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS DERIVING HYDRAULIC FRACTURE GROWTH FROM MICROSEISMICITY ANALYSIS 审中-公开
    从微观结构分析中获得液压碎片生长的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2017061993A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-13

    申请号:PCT/US2015/054270

    申请日:2015-10-06

    Abstract: An illustrative monitoring system for a hydraulic fracturing operation includes: a data acquisition module collecting microseismic signals from a subterranean formation undergoing a hydraulic fracturing operation; a processing module implementing a monitoring method; and a visualization module that displays an estimate or prediction of fracture extent. The monitoring method implemented by the processing module includes: deriving microseismic event locations and times from the microseismic signals; fitting at least one fracture plane to the microseismic event locations; projecting each microseismic event location onto at least one fracture plane; determining a time-dependent distribution of the projected microseismic event locations; calculating one or more envelope parameters from the time-dependent distribution; and generating an estimate or prediction of fracture extent using the one or more envelope parameters. The envelope parameters may include an exponent of a time -power law, and said generating may include re-fitting the fracture plane if the exponent isn't approximately one-half.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于水力压裂作业的说明性监测系统包括:数据采集模块,收集来自经历水力压裂作业的地下地层的微震信号; 执行监控方法的处理模块; 以及显示断裂程度的估计或预测的可视化模块。 由处理模块实施的监测方法包括:从微震信号中得出微震事件位置和时间; 将至少一个裂缝平面装配到微震事件位置; 将每个微震事件位置投影到至少一个断裂平面上; 确定预计的微震事件位置的时间依赖性分布; 从时间依赖分布中计算一个或多个包络参数; 以及使用所述一个或多个包络参数生成断裂范围的估计或预测。 包络参数可以包括时间幂的指数,并且如果指数不是大约一半,则所述生成可以包括重新拟合裂缝平面。

    MICROSEISMIC BEHAVIOR PREDICTION
    4.
    发明申请
    MICROSEISMIC BEHAVIOR PREDICTION 审中-公开
    微观行为预测

    公开(公告)号:WO2016140982A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-09

    申请号:PCT/US2016/020293

    申请日:2016-03-01

    Abstract: Microseismic behavior in a multi-stage stimulation process in respect of a geological formation is predicted by identifying a primary factor contributing to a type and pattern of observed microseismicity associated with a stimulation stage. The identification involves postulating a candidate factor contributing to the type and pattern of the observed microseismicity associated with the stimulation stage. The identification also includes determining whether the candidate factor contributes to the type and pattern of the observed microseismicity using a physical analysis technique, thereby testing the candidacy of the candidate factor.

    Abstract translation: 通过确定有助于与刺激阶段相关的观察到的微震活动的类型和模式的主要因素来预测关于地质构造的多阶段刺激过程中的微震行为。 识别涉及假设有助于与刺激阶段相关的观察到的微活动性的类型和模式的候选因子。 识别还包括使用物理分析技术确定候选因子是否有助于观察到的微生物的类型和模式,从而测试候选因子的候选资格。

    MICROSEISMIC MONITORING SENSOR UNCERTAINTY REDUCTION
    5.
    发明申请
    MICROSEISMIC MONITORING SENSOR UNCERTAINTY REDUCTION 审中-公开
    微观监测传感器不确定度

    公开(公告)号:WO2016105351A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-30

    申请号:PCT/US2014/072017

    申请日:2014-12-23

    Abstract: Uncertainty in microseismic monitoring sensor data can be reduced. A computing device can receive information about at least one sensor that is monitoring a subterranean formation, including a location, after a fracturing fluid is introduced into the formation. The computing device can also receive information about a microseismic event and determine a seismic ray bath between a location of the event and the at least one sensor, and an uncertainty value of the location based on information about the formation and the information about the event. The computing device can determine a total uncertainty value associated with the locations of a plurality of microseismic events, including the microseismic event. The computing device can determine a solution to an objective function based on the total uncertainty value and a number of sensors. The computing device can determine a new location of the at least one sensor based on the solution.

    Abstract translation: 可以减少微震监测传感器数据的不确定性。 计算设备可以在将压裂流体引入地层之后接收关于正在监测包括位置在内的地下地层的至少一个传感器的信息。 计算设备还可以接收关于微震事件的信息,并且基于关于地层的信息和关于事件的信息来确定事件的位置与至少一个传感器之间的地震射线槽以及位置的不确定性值。 计算设备可以确定与多个微震事件(包括微震事件)的位置相关联的总不确定度值。 计算设备可以基于总不确定度值和多个传感器来确定目标函数的解。 计算设备可以基于该解决方案确定至少一个传感器的新位置。

    FRACTURE TREATMENT ANALYSIS BASED ON MULTIPLE-WELLBORE SEISMIC DETECTION
    6.
    发明申请
    FRACTURE TREATMENT ANALYSIS BASED ON MULTIPLE-WELLBORE SEISMIC DETECTION 审中-公开
    基于多孔地震检测的碎裂处理分析

    公开(公告)号:WO2015187141A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:PCT/US2014/040815

    申请日:2014-06-04

    Abstract: Some aspects of what is described here relate to seismic profiling techniques. A seismic excitation is generated in a first directional section of a first wellbore in a subterranean region. Seismic responses associated with the seismic excitation are detected in directional sections of a plurality of other wellbores in the subterranean region. A fracture treatment of the subterranean region is analyzed based on the seismic responses. In some instances, a multi-dimensional seismic velocity model of the subterranean region is generated based on the seismic responses.

    Abstract translation: 这里描述的一些方面涉及地震剖面技术。 在地下区域中的第一井眼的第一方向区段中产生地震激励。 与地震激发相关的地震响应在地下区域的多个其他井筒的定向截面中被检测。 基于地震反应分析地下区域的断裂处理。 在一些情况下,基于地震响应产生地下区域的多维地震速度模型。

    PARTICULATE TRACER MATERIALS
    7.
    发明申请
    PARTICULATE TRACER MATERIALS 审中-公开
    颗粒跟踪材料

    公开(公告)号:WO2015097116A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-02

    申请号:PCT/EP2014/078918

    申请日:2014-12-19

    Abstract: The present invention relates to tracer and/or chemical-release materials in the form of particles comprising: a) a partial outer coating comprising at least one resilient material; b) a matrix within said outer coating, said matrix comprising at least one polymeric material; c) at least one porous material encapsulated within said matrix; d) at least one tracer or chemical contained within said porous material. The invention further relates to methods for the use of such materials including methods for assessing the flow of fluids within a subterranean reservoir utilising one or more of such materials. Uses of the material in corresponding methods and also methods of production are further provided.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及颗粒形式的示踪剂和/或化学释放材料,其包括:a)部分外涂层,其包含至少一种弹性材料; b)所述外涂层内的基体,所述基体包含至少一种聚合材料; c)封装在所述基质内的至少一种多孔材料; d)包含在所述多孔材料内的至少一种示踪剂或化学物质。 本发明还涉及使用这种材料的方法,包括利用这种材料中的一种或多种来评估地下储层内的流体流动的方法。 进一步提供了相应方法和生产方法中的材料的使用。

    FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS VIA FMCW INTERROGATION
    8.
    发明申请
    FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS VIA FMCW INTERROGATION 审中-公开
    光纤分布式声学测量通过FMCW互连

    公开(公告)号:WO2015047646A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:PCT/US2014/053044

    申请日:2014-08-28

    CPC classification number: G01V1/226 G01V1/40 G01V2210/1234

    Abstract: A system and method to obtain acoustic information from a borehole penetrating the earth are described. The system includes a light source to provide a continuous output beam and a modulator to modulate the continuous output beam with a modulation signal to provide a frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) to be sent out on an optical fiber disposed along the borehole, the optical fiber including a plurality of reflectors at known locations along the optical fiber. The system also includes a processor to process a light reflection signal from the optical fiber to determine the acoustic information.

    Abstract translation: 描述了从穿透地球的钻孔获得声学信息的系统和方法。 该系统包括提供连续输出光束的光源和用调制信号调制连续输出光束的调制器,以提供在沿钻孔设置的光纤上发送的调频连续波(FMCW),光学 光纤在沿着光纤的已知位置处包括多个反射器。 该系统还包括处理器,用于处理来自光纤的光反射信号以确定声信息。

    一种地震数字信号的提频方法及装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2015042815A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:PCT/CN2013/084238

    申请日:2013-09-25

    CPC classification number: G01V1/288 G01V1/008 G01V2210/1234

    Abstract: 本发明公开了一种数字信号提频处理方法,其包括以下步骤:S101、输入一定时间里采集到的实信号道;S102、对所述实信号道进行希尔伯特变换以获取所述实信号道的瞬时振幅道;S103、基于所述瞬时振幅道对实信号道进行提频和极性变换处理,以获取提频信号道。由于消除了事件信号的极性,并且提高了频率,有效的弱事件信号与无效的干扰信号更容易区分,因此不需要大量强事件便能识別出微弱信号源,这在页岩气压裂微地震监测领域中彰显了环境保护和降低成本的优点。此外,本发明的零极性变换和提频处理的步骤简单、通用性强,一旦常数k1和k2给定,可以实现任何信号的信频和零极性处理。

    GENERATING SEISMIC PULSES BY COMPRESSIVE FORCES TO MAP FRACTURES
    10.
    发明申请
    GENERATING SEISMIC PULSES BY COMPRESSIVE FORCES TO MAP FRACTURES 审中-公开
    通过压缩力生成地震脉冲

    公开(公告)号:WO2015026319A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-26

    申请号:PCT/US2013/055608

    申请日:2013-08-19

    Abstract: The methods described are for determining distribution, orientation and dimensions of networks of hydraulically-induced fractures within a subterranean formation containing fluids. Detectable signals are generated by particles introduced into the fractures. In an exemplary method proppant-like particles are positioned in the formation during fracturing and allowed to generate a signal during or after fracturing activity. The detectable signals generated by the proppant-like particles are used to map fracture space.

    Abstract translation: 所描述的方法是用于确定含地层中含水流体的水力诱发裂缝网络的分布,取向和尺寸。 可检测的信号是由引入裂缝的颗粒产生的。 在示例性方法中,支撑剂样颗粒在压裂期间位于地层中,并且允许在压裂活动期间或之后产生信号。 由支撑剂样颗粒产生的可检测信号用于映射裂缝空间。

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