Integration of fault models into unstructured grids and geo-chronological space

Laurent Souche. ( 2004 )
in: 24th gOcad Meeting, ASGA

Abstract

Tetrahedralized solids appear to be a very flexible tool for modeling a reservoir geometry. Associated with the concept of geo-chronological space, they can be used as a base for building a new kind of Shared Earth Model (SEM). This paper presents the integration of a flexible fault network model into such a SEM. Fault displacement modeling is used for preserving the continuity of petrophysical properties across the fault surfaces. Fault property modeling is needed for assessing the impact of the fault zones on fluid flow. A method for computing a consistent throw model using the geo-chronological parameterization of space is presented. Integration of fault properties into the SEM is also discussed.

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    @inproceedings{SoucheRM2004,
     abstract = { Tetrahedralized solids appear to be a very flexible tool for modeling a reservoir geometry. Associated with the concept of geo-chronological space, they can be used as a base for building a new kind of Shared Earth Model (SEM). This paper presents the integration of a flexible fault network model into such a SEM. Fault displacement modeling is used for preserving the continuity of petrophysical properties across the fault surfaces. Fault property modeling is needed for assessing the impact of the fault zones on fluid flow. A method for computing a consistent throw model using the geo-chronological parameterization of space is presented. Integration of fault properties into the SEM is also discussed. },
     author = { Souche, Laurent },
     booktitle = { 24th gOcad Meeting },
     month = { "june" },
     publisher = { ASGA },
     title = { Integration of fault models into unstructured grids and geo-chronological space },
     year = { 2004 }
    }