Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating nonelectrical device or system – Fluid
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2011-05-10
2011-05-10
Proctor, Jason (Department: 2123)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Fluid
Reexamination Certificate
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07941307
ABSTRACT:
A method for producing a substantially calibrated numerical model, which can be used for calculating a stress on any point in a formation, accounts for a formation's geologic history using at least one virtual formation condition to effectively “create” the present-day, virgin stress distribution that correlates, within acceptable deviation limits, to actual field stress measurement data obtained for the formation. A virtual formation condition may describe an elastic rock property (e.g., Poisson ratio, Young's modulus), a plastic rock property (e.g., friction angle, cohesion) and/or a geologic process (e.g., tectonics, erosion) considered pertinent to developing a stratigraphic model suitable for performing the desired stress analysis of the formation.
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Symington William A.
Yale David P.
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company-Law Department
Guill Russ
Proctor Jason
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