Data processing: artificial intelligence – Machine learning – Genetic algorithm and genetic programming system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Starks, Jr., Wilbert L (Department: 2129)
Data processing: artificial intelligence
Machine learning
Genetic algorithm and genetic programming system
C706S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07908230
ABSTRACT:
A method for optimizing fracture treatments includes interpreting a nominal pump schedule corresponding to a nominal value for each fracture control parameter. The method further includes interpreting environmental variables, and interpreting probability distributions for each of the environmental variables that is uncertain. The method further includes defining an objective function such as a net present value of each fracture treatment over a 365 day period following the fracture treatment. The method includes determining an optimal value for each fracture control parameter according to the objective function by determining the fracture control parameter values that yield the best mean net present value given the variability in the environmental variables as described by their probability distributions.
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Ayoub Joseph
Bailey William John
Couet Benoit
Dury Vincent
Kong Wenyu
Cate David
Griffin Jeffrey
Nava Robin
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Starks, Jr. Wilbert L
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