3D Geological Interpretation System for Dynamic Well Log Correlation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current geological interpretation tools are limited by their two-dimensional focus, lack of integration, and inflexibility, leading to inefficient workflows, slow data processing, and inaccurate well planning, particularly in complex drilling environments.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic, three-dimensional geological interpretation system that combines seismic and well-log data, allowing real-time updates and interactive visualization, enabling geoscientists to perform complex interpretations and model geological properties more accurately and efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional two-dimensional well log correlation software is used, then the workflow is simple and easy to operate, but the interpretation accuracy and capability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional well log correlation to three-dimensional geological interpretation by integrating seismic data, well log data, and production data into a unified 3D spatial framework. This dimensional change enables geoscientists to visualize and correlate geological features in their natural three-dimensional space, significantly improving interpretation accuracy while maintaining operational ease through automated processing.
2Reliability
If multiple separate applications are used for well-log correlation, surface modeling, and three-dimensional modeling, then each application can be optimized for its specific function, but the overall system complexity increases and integration becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges well-log correlation, surface modeling, and three-dimensional modeling functions into a single integrated application. This unified system automatically correlates well logs with seismic data and production data in three-dimensional space, eliminating the need for multiple separate applications and their associated integration complexities while maintaining the functional optimization of each module.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal geological interpretation system that performs multiple functions simultaneously: well-log correlation, surface modeling, three-dimensional visualization, and production data integration. This multi-functional approach allows a single application to handle diverse geological analysis tasks that previously required separate specialized tools.
3Reliability
If centralized database systems are used, then data management is organized and controlled, but the flexibility to quickly integrate new geological data types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic database system that automatically adapts to new data types through automated correlation algorithms. Rather than requiring rigid schema modifications, the system dynamically integrates new geological data types by correlating them with existing well log, seismic, and production data in three-dimensional space, maintaining both data management order and integration flexibility.
4Stability of the object's composition
If static geological interpretation tools are used, then the workflow is stable and predictable, but the ability to match real-world geology encountered during drilling is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms that continuously compare predicted geology from static interpretation models with actual geology encountered during drilling. The system automatically updates three-dimensional models with new well log data, seismic data, and production data, creating an iterative process that refines interpretation accuracy while maintaining workflow stability through automated processing.
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AI summary
Techniques and a system for performing geological interpretation operations in support of energy resources exploration and production perform well log correlation operations for generating a set of graphical data describing the predetermined geological region. The process and system interpret the geological environment of the predetermined geological region from measured surface and fault data associated with the predetermined geological region. Allowing the user to query and filter graphical data representing the predetermined geological region, the method and system present manipulable three-dimensional geological interpretations of two-dimensional geological data relating to the predetermined geological region and provide displays of base map features associated with the predetermined geological region. The method and system automatically update the manipulable three-dimensional geological interpretations of two-dimensional data relating to the predetermined geological region, as well as calculate three-dimensional well log and seismic interpretations of geological data relating to the predetermined geological region.