CHARACTERIZATION OF TURBIDITIC OIL RESERVOIRS BASED ON GEOPHYSICAL MODELS OF THEIR FORMATION

Technical Report · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/850007· OSTI ID:850007

Bonnecaze, Roger T; Lakshminarasimhan, Srivatsan

The complete pseudo-three dimensional equations for the vertically averaged simplified suspension balance model (VASSBM) are presented for the simulation of the dynamics and deposition of concentrated turbidity currents. This simplified model is the result of the analysis of more exact equations for the flow and sedimentation process of turbidity currents. In previous reports we have presented the VASSBM model for two-dimensional flows of constant volume or constant sediment flux. Here we generalize the equations to describe three-dimensional flows. We conclude with discussions on how the model may be implemented for oil reservoir characterization.

• Research Organization: University of Texas
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: FC26-01BC15352
• OSTI ID: 850007
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM