Analyzing an oilfield network for oilfield production
US8073665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for analyzing an oilfield network. The method includes collecting oilfield data from an oilfield network, modeling a first wellsite and a second wellsite using the oilfield data to create a first production model of the first wellsite and a second production model of the second wellsite. The method further includes modeling a sub-network of the oilfield network to create a third production model of the sub-network. The modeling of the sub-network includes identifying a junction of branches associated with the first wellsite and the second wellsite. A fourth production model is created for the junction by combining the first production model with the second production model. The production model of the sub-network is created using the fourth production model of the junction. The method further includes solving the oilfield network based on the third production model to create a production result, and storing the production result.
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