Automated Oilfield Simulation Model Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current oilfield operation modeling techniques require manual coupling and simulation of multiple reservoir and surface models, which is time-intensive and burdensome, especially when dealing with hundreds or thousands of coupled models.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for automatically generating a communication file to couple reservoir models with surface models, allowing for simultaneous simulation of multiple models, reducing the need for manual intervention and increasing efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual coupling and simulation of multiple reservoir and surface models is performed, then simulation accuracy is maintained, but time consumption and operational burden increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service through automated model coupling where the simulation platform automatically generates communication files, couples reservoir models with surface models, and executes simulations without requiring manual intervention for each coupling operation. This self-automating mechanism maintains simulation accuracy while eliminating the time-consuming manual processes described in the background.
2Productivity
If manual coupling of hundreds or thousands of models is performed, then comprehensive simulation coverage is achieved, but operational complexity and burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual process of model coupling with an automated computational system. The simulation platform automatically generates communication files, couples models through programmed routines, and executes simulations without human manual operations. This substitution maintains comprehensive simulation coverage while eliminating the operational burden associated with manually coupling hundreds or thousands of models.
3Productivity
If automated generation of communication files is implemented, then coupling efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces communication files as an intermediary mechanism between reservoir models and surface models. These standardized communication files serve as a mediator that enables automated coupling while managing system complexity. The communication files contain structured data exchange formats that facilitate efficient model integration without requiring complex direct connections between all model components.
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AI summary
A method is provided for simulating oilfield operations. The method may include receiving two or more reservoir models to be simulated and receiving two or more surface models to be simulated. The method may further include automatically generating a communication file to couple the two or more reservoir models with the two or more surface models. Additionally, the method may include simulating the coupled reservoir models and surface models.