Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Earth science
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-02
2011-10-18
Tsai, Carol (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Earth science
C702S011000, C702S013000, C702S014000, C702S015000, C702S016000, C367S038000, C367S047000, C367S073000, C166S250010
Reexamination Certificate
active
08041510
ABSTRACT:
A system and method monitor a hydrocarbon reservoir for drainage in volumetric three dimensions. Monitoring between wells is imperative for optimum reservoir management and is achieved by mapping the hydrocarbon fluid pathways in a producing reservoir. Unlike conventional 4D or time-lapse reflection seismic imaging systems that use a controlled active seismic source and records reflected seismic energy at receivers, the system and method exploit the minute vibrations, or micro-earthquakes generated in the reservoir layers that are induced by fluid movement. These microseisms are detected as the fluids move in the reservoir.
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Abelman ,Frayne & Schwab
Saudi Arabian Oil Company
Tsai Carol
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