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FaultED (a module in TrapTester) |
| Brochure |
It is now common practice to incorporate fractures into cellular reservoir models and reservoir simulations in order to assess their impact on fluid flow. Predicting the effects of small-scale fractures on reservoir behaviour requires a definition of the complete fracture network. Most of the input data for these predictions originate from stochastic realisations of discrete fracture networks (DFN) that are based on a minimal number of reliable sample points. Badleys have created FaultED (module in TrapTester) to predict the spatial distribution, orientation and mode of fracturing in a more deterministic way.
FaultED is a boundary element/elastic dislocation program for determining the strains and structures associated with field scale faults.
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Key Features: |
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Integration |
The FaultED code is integrated into TrapTester providing a single environment for data access, visualization and export of model results. FaultED generated attributes can be displayed along side depth migrated seismic interpretations, well and seismic data |
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Deterministic modelling |
Intelligent application of elastic dislocation (ED) theory to predict surface deformation using fault displacement on observed structures. The ED method forward models reliable horizon structure from a given set of fault data input. Displacement and strains can be computed anywhere in the volume for any given fault geometry. |
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Visualization |
The TrapTester implementation embodies a whole new infrastructure for observing modelled strains, stress, failure modes, observation grids and displacement vectors in their true 3D structural context. All properties are displayable on horizon and fault surfaces. |
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Key Benefits: |
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Predict small-scale fractures |
The FaultED module within TrapTester provides a new environment for modelling strain, stress and probable failure planes associated with fault displacement, leading to a better understanding of the distribution of small-scale faults and fractures. |
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