Reservoir Connectivity Model for Dynamic Fluid Analysis

The patent segments reservoir connectivity analysis into two distinct time scales: geologic time scale connectivity (baseline model) and production time scale connectivity (dynamic model). This segmentation allows each model to address specific aspects of connectivity with appropriate complexity, improving overall assessment accuracy without requiring a single overly complex method to handle all scenarios.

The patent introduces dynamic connectivity analysis that evolves from a static baseline model to a production-time-scale dynamic model. The system continuously updates connectivity assessments based on production data, pressure changes, and fluid distribution observations, transforming the analysis from a fixed state to an adaptive process that improves accuracy over time.

The patent performs preliminary analysis by establishing a baseline reservoir connectivity model using geologic time scale data before production begins. This preliminary model provides a framework that reduces the complexity of subsequent dynamic analysis during production, as the baseline structure is already understood and can be updated incrementally rather than analyzed from scratch each time.

The system implements feedback loops where production data, pressure measurements, and 4D seismic observations are continuously integrated to update the connectivity model. This feedback mechanism allows the system to refine fluid distribution insights progressively, processing information in manageable increments rather than requiring all data to be processed simultaneously, thus reducing computational burden while maintaining information completeness.