An integrated data model for reservoir simulation

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · SPE Computer Applications (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/26226-PA· OSTI ID:7048006

Aydelotte, S R

This paper describes the capability of the Epicenter data model to manage reservoir-simulation information, including the spatial model used to describe the properties of the earth and the product-flow network mode used to describe production performance. In addition to data values, the data model describes data creation and quality and provides a reliable means of understanding the source. To use the data model, reservoir-simulation applications need to be rewritten to conform to the data-model nomenclature and conventions. While this is a significant task, the benefit to reservoir simulation practitioners and vendors includes integration of technical applications (such as mapping, well logging, and geophysical interpretation systems), data portability (allowing Vendor A's simulator to use data prepared by Vendor B's preprocessor), and interpretability such as using a third-party optimization package to conduct a series of simulations.

• OSTI ID: 7048006
• Journal Information: SPE Computer Applications (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: SPE Computer Applications (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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