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Seismic imaging of hydraullically-stimulated fractures: A numerical study of the effect of the source mechanism
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earth Resources Laboratory, 2012)
We present a numerical study of seismic imaging of hydraulically stimulated fractures using a single source from an adjacent fracturing-process. The source is either a point force generated from the perforation of the ...
Target-oriented Time-lapse Waveform Inversion using Virtual Survey
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earth Resources Laboratory, 2012)
Time-lapse seismic data are widely used for monitoring time-variant subsurface changes. Conventional analysis provides qualitative information by comparing results from consecutive surveys, whereas waveform inversion can ...
Seismic characterization of fractured reservoirs using 3D double beams
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earth Resources Laboratory, 2012)
We propose an efficient target-oriented method to characterize seismic properties of fractured reservoirs: the spacing between fractures and the fracture orientation. We use both singly scattered and multiply scattered ...
Predicting stress-induced anisotropy around a borehole
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earth Resources Laboratory, 2012)
Formation elastic properties near a borehole may be altered from their original state due to the stress concentration around the borehole. This could result in a biased estimation of formation properties but could provide ...
Monitoring Seismic Attenuation Changes Using a 4D Relative Spectrum Method in Athabsca Heavy Oil Reservoir, Canada
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earth Resources Laboratory, 2012)
Heating heavy oil reservoirs is a common method for reducing the high viscosity of heavy oil and thus increasing the recovery factor. Monitoring these changes in the reservoir is essential for delineating the heated region ...
Advanced 3D Geophysical Imaging Technologies for Geothermal Resource Characterization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earth Resources Laboratory, 2012)
We describe the ongoing development of joint geophysical imaging methodologies for geothermal site characterization and demonstrate their potential in two regions: Krafla volcano and associated geothermal fields in ...
Reservoir fracture characterizations from seismic scattered waves
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earth Resources Laboratory, 2012)
The measurements of fracture parameters, such as fracture orientation, fracture density and fracture compliance, in a reservoir is very important for field development and exploration. Traditional seismic methods for ...
An approach for predicting stress-induced anisotropy around a borehole
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earth Resources Laboratory, 2012)
Formation elastic properties near a borehole may be altered from their original state due to the stress concentration around the borehole. This could result in a biased estimation of formation properties but could provide ...
Data-Driven Estimation of the Sensitivity of Target-Oriented Time-Lapse Seismic Imaging to Source Geometry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earth Resources Laboratory, 2012)
The goal of time-lapse imaging is to identify and characterize regions in which the
earth's material properties have changed between surveys. This requires an effective deployment of sources and receivers to monitor the ...
Comparison of microearthquake locations using seismic interferometry principles
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earth Resources Laboratory, 2012)
Mapping, localization, and general characterization of problems in reservoir fracture systems is one of the most important in oil, gas, and geothermal energy production. One way to study and monitor these fracture systems ...