Method for evaluating sedimentary basin properties by numerical modeling of sedimentation processes
US8117019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/661
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is disclosed for simulating the formation of sedimentary deposits. In one embodiment, this method involves, (a) solving a two-dimensional time-dependent map view system of equations for at least flow momentum, flow height, suspended sediment concentration, and entrainment of overlying water, (b) calculating net sediment deposition at each map view location using the flow properties, (c) recording the time-variability of the net sediment deposition.
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