Microseismic fracturing data real-time visualization interaction system
The real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data has solved the problem of not being able to obtain microseismic monitoring data in real time, enabling remote monitoring and expert collaborative decision-making of the fracturing process, and achieving real-time and precise control of the fracturing process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PETROCHINA CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
The technical problem that microseismic monitoring data and interpretation results cannot be transmitted back to the command center or other technical personnel in real time, and that the information and interpretation results that can be seen in time cannot be obtained and utilized in a timely manner.
A real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data is provided, including a microseismic database module, a microseismic interpretation result acquisition and transmission module, a 3D results display module, and a fracturing decision-making interaction module. Through the microseismic database module, the system enables remote monitoring of the fracturing process and collaborative decision-making by experts.
It enables remote monitoring and expert collaborative decision-making in the fracturing operation process, and achieves real-time and precise control of the fracturing process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of geophysical exploration technology, and in particular to a real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of unconventional resources such as shale gas, tight oil and gas, and coalbed methane, hydraulic fracturing microseismic fracture monitoring technology has made rapid progress. Microseismic fracture monitoring is currently the most timely and information-rich monitoring method for reservoir fracturing. The monitoring method involves placing a set of three-component geophones in the monitoring well, or radially erecting them in shallow holes around the fracturing well. During fracturing, the geophones detect and record the tiny "microseismic events" generated. By recording the coherence, start time delay, and polarity of the waveforms from multiple receivers in the seismic array, the location of the event can be determined. The precise three-dimensional (3D) location of microseismic events provides crucial information about the geometry and propagation of hydraulic fractures. Real-time analysis of fracture morphology based on microseismic data allows for real-time adjustment of fracturing parameters (such as pressure, proppant volume, and fracturing fluid volume), optimizing fracturing strategies, improving fracturing efficiency, and enhancing fracturing capabilities—all of which are of great significance.
[0003] However, the data and interpretation results of microseismic monitoring can only be seen at the construction site and cannot be transmitted back to the command center or base in real time. This means that the command center or other technical personnel cannot see the real-time information and interpretation results of microseismic monitoring in a timely manner, resulting in the inability to acquire and utilize microseismic monitoring data in real time. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This application provides a real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data to solve the technical problem that microseismic monitoring data cannot be acquired and utilized in real time.
[0005] This application provides a real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data. The system includes a microseismic database module, a microseismic interpretation result acquisition and transmission module, a 3D result display module, and a fracturing decision interaction module. The microseismic database module is used to store and manage microseismic fracturing data and establish database tables. The microseismic interpretation result acquisition and transmission module is used to acquire and transmit on-site microseismic data results and analyze microseismic fracturing data. The 3D result display module is used to display the 3D results of microseismic fracturing data, set parameters, and perform historical playback. The fracturing decision interaction module is used to feed back decisions to the fracturing site to adjust the fracturing construction plan in real time.
[0006] Optionally, the microseismic database module includes a wellbore database, a microseismic results repository, and a historical well results repository. The wellbore database is used to store and manage wellbore data, the microseismic results repository is used to store and manage microseismic results, and the historical well results repository is used to store and manage historical well results.
[0007] Optionally, the database table includes information such as well name, perforation data, wellbore data, microseismic signal size, and microseismic coordinates.
[0008] Optionally, the microseismic interpretation result acquisition and transmission module includes a field microseismic data acquisition unit, acquisition software, a data parsing unit, and a data transmission unit. The field microseismic data acquisition unit is used to acquire field microseismic data results, the acquisition software is used to acquire microseismic fracturing data, the data parsing unit is used to parse the microseismic fracturing data, and the data transmission unit is used to transmit the microseismic fracturing data to the command center.
[0009] Optionally, the 3D results display module includes a 3D wellbore unit, a results display unit, a parameter setting unit, and a history playback unit. The 3D wellbore unit is used to display wellbore data, the results display unit is used to display the 3D results of field microseismic fracturing data, the parameter setting unit is used to set relevant parameters in the wellbore data and field microseismic data results, and the history playback unit is used to replay the display of field microseismic data results.
[0010] Optionally, the 3D results display module also includes a personalization setting unit and a touch unit. The personalization setting unit is used to set the "color", "radius", "event point size" and "network display" of the monitoring well and the fractured well. The touch unit is used to adjust the angle and size of the displayed 3D results using a mouse.
[0011] Optionally, the system also includes an interface to allow for the expansion of its functionality as needed.
[0012] The real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data disclosed in this application has the following beneficial effects: The system stores and manages microseismic fracturing data and establishes database tables through a microseismic database module; it acquires and transmits on-site microseismic data results and analyzes microseismic fracturing data through a microseismic interpretation result acquisition and transmission module, enabling the command center and other technical personnel to view real-time information and interpretation results of microseismic monitoring in a timely manner, facilitating timely adjustments to the fracturing process; it displays 3D results of microseismic fracturing data, sets parameters, and allows for historical playback through a 3D results display module; and it feeds back decisions to the fracturing site through a fracturing decision interaction module to adjust the fracturing construction plan in real time, realizing remote monitoring of the fracturing operation process and collaborative remote decision-making by experts, thereby achieving comprehensive, rapid diagnosis and precise control. Attached Figure Description
[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the modules of the real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This application provides a diagram illustrating the configuration of fields used for data transmission in an embodiment. Figure 3 A real-time microseismic data reading and transmission diagram provided for embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0016] This application provides a real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data, referencing... Figure 1 The system includes a microseismic database module, a microseismic interpretation result acquisition and transmission module, a 3D results display module, and a fracturing decision interaction module. The microseismic database module is used to store and manage microseismic fracturing data and to establish database tables. The microseismic interpretation result acquisition and transmission module is used to acquire and transmit on-site microseismic data results and analyze microseismic fracturing data. The 3D results display module is used to display the 3D results of microseismic fracturing data, set parameters, and perform historical playback. The fracturing decision interaction module is used to feed back decisions to the fracturing site to adjust the fracturing construction plan in real time, thereby achieving real-time and precise control of the fracturing process.
[0017] Specifically, the microseismic database module uses an SQL Server database to create database tables.
[0018] In this exemplary embodiment, a microseismic database module stores and manages microseismic fracturing data and establishes database tables; a microseismic interpretation result acquisition and transmission module collects and transmits on-site microseismic data results and analyzes microseismic fracturing data, enabling the command center and other technical personnel to view real-time information and interpretation results of microseismic monitoring in a timely manner, facilitating timely adjustments to the fracturing process; a 3D result display module displays the 3D results of microseismic fracturing data, sets parameters, and allows for historical playback; and a fracturing decision-making interaction module feeds decisions back to the fracturing site to adjust the fracturing construction plan in real time, realizing remote monitoring of the fracturing operation process and collaborative remote decision-making by experts, thereby achieving comprehensive, rapid diagnosis, and precise control.
[0019] In one possible embodiment, the microseismic database module includes a wellbore database, a microseismic results repository, and a historical well results repository, wherein the wellbore database is used to store and manage wellbore data, the microseismic results repository is used to store and manage microseismic results, and the historical well results repository is used to store and manage historical well results.
[0020] In layman's terms, a database is an electronic system that systematically organizes, stores, and manages data. It allows users and programs to access and process this data in various ways. In this embodiment, the microseismic database module is divided into three sub-databases: wellbore database, microseismic results database, and historical well results database, which are used to store and manage different types of data, respectively.
[0021] The design of the microseismic data database is shown in Tables 1-4 below. Specifically, Table 1 is the microseismic data database design - perforation table, Table 2 is the microseismic data database design - pre-set fracturing section table, Table 3 is the microseismic data database design - microseismic data table, and Table 4 is the microseismic data database design - wellbore structure table.
[0022] Table 1
[0023] Table 2
[0024] Table 3
[0025] Table 4
[0026] In one possible embodiment, the database table includes information such as well name, perforation data, wellbore data, microseismic signal size, and microseismic coordinates.
[0027] In this embodiment, a microseismic signal refers to a signal generated by minute vibrations caused by rock fracturing or fluid disturbance. Microseismic coordinates refer to the coordinates of the location where a microseismic event occurs.
[0028] In one possible embodiment, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The microseismic interpretation result acquisition and transmission module includes a field microseismic data acquisition unit, acquisition software, a data parsing unit, and a data transmission unit. The field microseismic data acquisition unit is used to acquire field microseismic data results; the acquisition software is used to acquire microseismic fracturing data; the data parsing unit is used to parse the microseismic fracturing data; and the data transmission unit is used to transmit the microseismic fracturing data to the command center. Specific data transmission related field configurations are as follows: Figure 2 As shown, Figure 3 This is a map showing the real-time reading and transmission of microseismic data.
[0029] In one possible embodiment, the three-dimensional results display module includes a three-dimensional wellbore unit, a results display unit, a parameter setting unit, and a history playback unit. The three-dimensional wellbore unit is used to display wellbore data, the results display unit is used to display the three-dimensional results of on-site microseismic fracturing data, the parameter setting unit is used to set relevant parameters in the wellbore data and on-site microseismic data results, and the history playback unit is used to replay the display of on-site microseismic data results.
[0030] Specifically, the playback speed is adjustable, and the playback is performed simultaneously with the microseismic interpretation results and construction curves.
[0031] Specifically, the field data needs to be parsed and uploaded. The field data is divided into fields such as "Component," "Date," "Time," "North," "East," "Down," and "Mom_Mag." "Component" is the segment number; for example, stage01 is segment 1, stage02 is segment 2. "Date" is the date, "Time" is the time, "North" is the geographic x-coordinate, "East" is the geographic y-coordinate, "Down" is the depth, and "Mom_Mag" is the amplitude. When uploading time data, the date and time should be combined into a single time node and formatted as "yyyy-md h:mm:ss." Furthermore, in the uploaded interface, the microseismic monitoring and interpretation results occupy the main part of the page. The fracturing decision-making interaction module also includes a display unit that can synchronously display the fracturing construction curve; the two are synchronized.
[0032] In this interface, the symbols for microseismic monitoring signals are selectable; for example, different shapes such as circles, triangles, and rhombuses can be chosen. The strength of the symbol is indicated by its size, and the ratio of symbol size to different signal intensities is adjustable.
[0033] In one possible embodiment, the 3D results display module further includes a personalization setting unit and a touch unit. The personalization setting unit is used to set the "color", "radius", "event point size" and "network display" of the monitoring well and the fractured well. The touch unit is used to adjust the angle and size of the displayed 3D results using a mouse.
[0034] Among them, the wellbore colors of fracturing wells and monitoring wells are different, the wellbore display is three-dimensional, and the proportion of the wellbore displayed in the three-dimensional grid can be adjusted.
[0035] Specifically, the personalized settings unit can distinguish different fracturing sections by using different colors. The specific colors are adjustable, and there is no limit to the number of sections that can be displayed. For example, it can display 25 sections, 100 sections, or more.
[0036] Furthermore, the 3D color display results of the microseismic event can be adjusted according to needs. Specifically, the right mouse button is used for horizontal dragging, the left mouse button is used for 360-degree rotation, and the mouse wheel is used to drag the display size.
[0037] In one possible embodiment, the system is also provided with an interface for enabling the system to expand its functionality according to operational needs.
[0038] Specifically, an interface (here referring to a software class interface) is a reference type that defines a contract. Other types implement interfaces to ensure they support certain operations. An interface specifies members that must be provided by a class or other interfaces that implement it. Similar to classes, interfaces can contain methods, properties, indexers, and events as members.
[0039] Although preferred embodiments of this application have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this application.
[0040] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.
Claims
1. A real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data, characterized in that, The system includes: The microseismic database module is used to store and manage microseismic fracturing data, as well as to create database tables; The microseismic interpretation result acquisition and transmission module is used to acquire and transmit on-site microseismic data results and analyze microseismic fracturing data; The 3D results display module is used to display the 3D results of microseismic fracturing data, set parameters, and perform historical playback. The fracturing decision-making interaction module is used to feed back decisions to the fracturing site so as to adjust the fracturing construction plan in real time.
2. The real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data according to claim 1, characterized in that, The microseismic database module includes: A wellbore database is used to store and manage wellbore data. The microseismic data repository is used to store and manage microseismic data. Historical well results repository is used to store and manage historical well results.
3. The real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data according to claim 1, characterized in that, The database tables include information such as well name, perforation data, wellbore data, microseismic signal magnitude, and microseismic coordinates.
4. The real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data according to claim 1, characterized in that, The microseismic interpretation result acquisition and transmission module includes: The field microseismic data acquisition unit is used to acquire field microseismic data results. Acquisition software is used to acquire microseismic fracturing data; The data parsing unit is used to parse microseismic fracturing data; The data transmission unit is used to transmit microseismic fracturing data to the command center.
5. The real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-dimensional results display module includes: A three-dimensional wellbore unit is used to display wellbore data; The results display unit is used to showcase the three-dimensional results of on-site microseismic data and microseismic fracturing data. The parameter setting unit is used to set relevant parameters in the wellbore data and field microseismic data results. The historical playback unit is used to display historical data results from the field.
6. The real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-dimensional results display module also includes: The personalization settings unit allows you to configure the "color", "radius", "event point size", and "network display" of monitoring wells and fracturing wells; The touch unit is used to adjust the angle and size of the displayed 3D results using a mouse.
7. The real-time visualization and interactive system for microseismic fracturing data according to claim 1, characterized in that, The system also has interfaces to allow for the expansion of its functionality based on operational needs.