Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating nonelectrical device or system – Fluid
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-06
2007-03-06
Ferris, Fred (Department: 2128)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Fluid
C703S002000, C703S006000, C703S007000, C703S009000, C702S006000, C702S011000, C702S027000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10036813
ABSTRACT:
A dynamic range relaxation algorithm is applied to simulate borehole failure under a variety of stress conditions. The borehole and its neighborhood are modeled by a number of regions by a plurality of interconnected nodes. The bonds between the nodes may be modeled as springs, rods, or beams. The strength of the bonds has a statistical variation to accurately simulate real world situations. The model may include, in addition to the borehole and the far earth formations, a liner, a casing, and/or a gravel pack. Simulation is carried out for different strength of the bonds.
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Hardy Humphrey H.
Salama Mamdouh M.
ConocoPhillips Company
Ferris Fred
Madan Mossman & Sriram P.C.
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