Coupling a simulator and at least one other simulator
US12181623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/66
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of methods, systems, and computer-readable media for coupling two or more simulators to simulate a coupled multi-physics model of a subsurface formation are provided. A coupling framework loads one or more simulators as shared libraries into a common process and a common memory space with a first simulator to create the coupled multi-physics model of the subsurface formation. During simulation, the coupling framework controls data exchange between the first simulator and the other simulator(s) through the common memory space and controls execution of the first simulator and the other simulator(s) responsive to the common process. In the event of two-way coupling, the coupling framework can receive feedback from the other simulator(s) and alter execution of the first simulator. In the event of grid misalignment, the coupling framework can map data between the first simulator and the other simulator(s) such as in a globally conservative (e.g., mass, energy, etc.) manner.
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