Systems, methods, and apparatus for discrete fracture simulation of complex subsurface fracture geometries
US10914140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2111/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for simulating subterranean regions having multi-scale, complex fracture geometries. Non-intrusive embedded discrete fracture modeling formulations are applied in conjunction with commercial simulators to efficiently and accurately model subsurface characteristics in regions having complex hydraulic fractures, complex natural fractures, or a combination of both.
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