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Well modeling associated with extraction of hydrocarbons from subsurface formations

US8301425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2006
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for producing hydrocarbons is described. In the method, a failure mode for a well completion is identified. A numerical engineering model to describe an event that results in the failure mode is constructed. The numerical engineering model is converted into a response surface. Then, the response surface is associated with a user tool configured to provide the response surface for analysis of another well.

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