Reserve Estimate Serialization for Accurate 3D Volume Calculation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for calculating reserve estimates in reservoir models are inadequate, particularly for complex geometries like fault blocks and salt bodies, as they fail to provide accurate three-dimensional visual representations and geologic volume definitions.
Innovation Solution
Converting reserve estimates into a standard format by serializing them with a sealed triangulated mesh and thickness grid, compressing the data into a byte array, and storing it as a printable string in Processing History fields, linked to a 3D modeling engine with predefined identification properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional volumetric calculations are used, then the calculation process is simple, but the accuracy of geologic volume definition is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The reservoir model is divided into discrete grid blocks that are processed individually through serialization and compression algorithms, allowing complex geometries to be handled through systematic segmentation of the computational domain
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms reserve estimates from traditional volumetric parameters into a standardized format using serialization and compression techniques, changing the data representation parameters to enable accurate storage and retrieval of complex geometric information
2Measurement precision
If grid-based volumetric calculations are used, then the methodology is straightforward, but the three-dimensional visual representation is inaccurate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a standardized copy of reserve estimate data in a compressed byte array format that can be stored and retrieved, allowing accurate reproduction of three-dimensional geometric information without requiring complex real-time calculations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional two-dimensional grid-based volume calculations to three-dimensional visual representations by serializing data that includes spatial coordinates and geometric information across multiple dimensions
3Measurement precision
If geocellular-based volume calculations are used, then the approach is more detailed, but the volume definition remains inaccurate due to stair-stepped geometry
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the geometric representation parameters from stair-stepped approximations to precise three-dimensional coordinates stored in the standardized format, enabling accurate volume calculation for complex geometries like fault blocks and salt bodies
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AI summary
Systems and methods for converting reserve estimates in a reservoir model to a standard format for dynamic comparison by storing them with a sealed triangulated mesh and a thickness grid as a printable string in one or more Processing History fields.