Any structured geological model/gridding program may be
used with Sensor. Inclusion of geo/grid model output in the Sensor
data file is very simple. It requires specification of the grid
dimensions using the GRID card, and replacing any geo/grid model array
labels with those accepted by Sensor. Any unit conversions that might
be needed can be made with simple array modifications in the Sensor data.
For faulted or corner point grid representations, the geo/grid model should provide
cell pore volumes, depths, and transmissibilities.
Any unstructured geo/grid model can also be used with Sensor if it can
provide pore volumes and transmissibilities in the context of neighbor and
non-neighbor connections in a structured grid.
Any phase behavior program can be used with Sensor.
For compositional cases, Sensor reads tabular component equation-of-state
properties with arbitrary column order.
Fluid Characterization
PhazeComp is a state-of-the-art,
equation-of-state PVT
package for compositional phase behavior modeling and fluid
characterization.
Fluid characterization software by
Results Visualization and Analysis
Tecplot RS brings all your
reservoir simulation and observed data together, enabling you to rapidly
explore, compare, and understand your data.
With one tool,
you can:
Assess the accuracy of a reservoir model more quickly by comparing
history match factors for multiple simulation runs on a single plot.
Quickly identify regions of a reservoir with the largest history
match deviations.
Explore and analyze different well scenarios for forecasts.
Analyze and understand production data and simulation results in one
easy-to-use environment.
Generate
accurate, high-quality images for the web, presentations, and
technical papers.
Now, geologists, engineers, and managers can collaborate using
the best available static and dynamic reservoir modeling applications
within integrated workflows on their laptops, desktops, servers,
clusters, and networks to dramatically improve profitability.
By taking advantage of the easiest to use, most accurate and
reliable, and best performing geological modeling,
gridding, and simulation software from SMT, JOA, and Coats
Engineering, you can significantly improve your optimizations
and make better decisions while reducing model development and
analysis requirements from months to days.
Jewel SuiteTM - An Integrated Windows Interface for Pre/Post Processing, Gridding, and
Complete Seismic to Simulation Workflow
A complete seismic-to-simulation workflow is offered by JOA
Oil & Gas BV in
Jewel SuiteTM.
Geological modeling, gridding and upscaling, interactive Sensor data preparation, Sensor
job submission, and viewing/post processing (plotting and 3D mapping) are available
in a completely integrated workflow. Jewel's unique, patented gridding
process quickly and easily creates relatively simple structured grids, which promote simulation
accuracy and efficiency while exactly honoring geology, no matter how
complex. Sensor pre- and post-processing is
also available as a separate package.
Advanced Workflows
Advanced workflows are
available around Sensor that promise to significantly improve productivity
and profitability through assisted history matching, optimization, and
uncertainty quantification. These can be generally described as
circular workflows with integrated Sensor pre- and post-processing
capabilities, and evaluation, optimization and run control algorithms.
A basic capability and a scalable benefit is the management of serial runs
on multiple CPUs to simultaneously evaluate multiple sensitivities.
"The first rule of any
technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient
operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation
applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency." -
Bill Gates
From Nitec LLC, LYNX®
makes history matching (HM) with Sensor faster, easier and more accurate.
LYNX provides practical tools and a workflow to review and quickly
resolve inconsistencies between the basic source data and the simulation
model results. The MatchingPro functionality in LYNX
accelerates the HM process through improved understanding of the HM quality
(error) relative to individual model parameter changes. The effects on
the HM quality of a large range of values for multiple model parameters can
be rapidly accessed after a few preliminary simulation runs. Genetic
algorithms find the global minimum which results in recommended model
parameter values for optimal HM quality. Multiple, equally reliable
history matched solutions can also be created.
From Energy Scitech
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EnABLE™ creates
and manages a multi-run environment, accelerating
history matches, bids,
appraisals or development plans,
giving confidence intervals around predictions and
identifying globally
optimal plans under uncertainty.EnABLE
helps engineers to use a consistent workflow in all simulation projects,
whatever their business objectives. Any aspect of the reservoir
description that is input to Sensor can be chosen for systematic
investigation.
EnABLE then
makes a suite of runs in which the impact of every parameter is investigated
with maximum efficiency. The results of the runs are presented to the
engineer for review. Using practical diagnostic tools in
EnABLE, it
is very easy for engineers to focus in on aspects of the reservoir
performance that are important to the project objectives and to steer the
course of the study. Understanding of the field and the model is
gained rapidly, leading to models that more closely match requirements.
Behind the scenes,
EnABLE's
statistical framework ensures that all the runs made are chosen efficiently,
minimizing the number of runs. When history matching, most projects
take only 25% of the engineering time needed to complete them using trial
and error techniques. Sensitivity or history match studies lead on
seamlessly into
EnABLE-supported
optimization of development plans that makes use of the results of runs
already made.
(see below) and integrated with SENSOR
