Calibrate complex fracture model for subsurface flow based on Bayesian formulation

Abstract In practical development of unconventional reservoirs, fracture networks are a highly conductive transport media for subsurface fluid flow. Therefore, it is crucial to clearly determine the fracture properties used in production forecast. However, it is different to calibrate the properties...

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Autores principales: Li-Ming Zhang, Ji Qi, Kai Zhang, Li-Xin Li, Xiao-Ming Zhang, Hai-Yang Wu, Miguel Tome Chipecane, Jun Yao
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:661ae39ed3f843b88369b4df095219782021-12-02T08:24:15ZCalibrate complex fracture model for subsurface flow based on Bayesian formulation10.1007/s12182-019-00357-51672-51071995-8226https://doaj.org/article/661ae39ed3f843b88369b4df095219782019-09-01T00:00:00Zhttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12182-019-00357-5https://doaj.org/toc/1672-5107https://doaj.org/toc/1995-8226Abstract In practical development of unconventional reservoirs, fracture networks are a highly conductive transport media for subsurface fluid flow. Therefore, it is crucial to clearly determine the fracture properties used in production forecast. However, it is different to calibrate the properties of fracture networks because it is an inverse problem with multi-patterns and high-complexity of fracture distribution and inherent defect of multiplicity of solution. In this paper, in order to solve the problem, the complex fracture model is divided into two sub-systems, namely “Pattern A” and “Pattern B.” In addition, the generation method is grouped into two categories. Firstly, we construct each sub-system based on the probability density function of the fracture properties. Secondly, we recombine the sub-systems into an integral complex fracture system. Based on the generation mechanism, the estimation of the complex fracture from dynamic performance and observation data can be solved as an inverse problem. In this study, the Bayesian formulation is used to quantify the uncertainty of fracture properties. To minimize observation data misfit immediately as it occurs, we optimize the updated properties by a simultaneous perturbation stochastic algorithm which requires only two measurements of the loss function. In numerical experiments, we firstly visualize that small-scale fractures significantly contribute to the flow simulation. Then, we demonstrate the suitability and effectiveness of the Bayesian formulation for calibrating the complex fracture model in the following simulation.Li-Ming ZhangJi QiKai ZhangLi-Xin LiXiao-Ming ZhangHai-Yang WuMiguel Tome ChipecaneJun YaoKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.articleComplex fracture systemInverse progressBayesian inverseModel calibrationScienceQPetrologyQE420-499ENPetroleum Science, Vol 16, Iss 5, Pp 1105-1120 (2019)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic Complex fracture system
Inverse progress
Bayesian inverse
Model calibration
Science
Q
Petrology
QE420-499
spellingShingle Complex fracture system
Inverse progress
Bayesian inverse
Model calibration
Science
Q
Petrology
QE420-499
Li-Ming Zhang
Ji Qi
Kai Zhang
Li-Xin Li
Xiao-Ming Zhang
Hai-Yang Wu
Miguel Tome Chipecane
Jun Yao
Calibrate complex fracture model for subsurface flow based on Bayesian formulation
description Abstract In practical development of unconventional reservoirs, fracture networks are a highly conductive transport media for subsurface fluid flow. Therefore, it is crucial to clearly determine the fracture properties used in production forecast. However, it is different to calibrate the properties of fracture networks because it is an inverse problem with multi-patterns and high-complexity of fracture distribution and inherent defect of multiplicity of solution. In this paper, in order to solve the problem, the complex fracture model is divided into two sub-systems, namely “Pattern A” and “Pattern B.” In addition, the generation method is grouped into two categories. Firstly, we construct each sub-system based on the probability density function of the fracture properties. Secondly, we recombine the sub-systems into an integral complex fracture system. Based on the generation mechanism, the estimation of the complex fracture from dynamic performance and observation data can be solved as an inverse problem. In this study, the Bayesian formulation is used to quantify the uncertainty of fracture properties. To minimize observation data misfit immediately as it occurs, we optimize the updated properties by a simultaneous perturbation stochastic algorithm which requires only two measurements of the loss function. In numerical experiments, we firstly visualize that small-scale fractures significantly contribute to the flow simulation. Then, we demonstrate the suitability and effectiveness of the Bayesian formulation for calibrating the complex fracture model in the following simulation.
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author Li-Ming Zhang
Ji Qi
Kai Zhang
Li-Xin Li
Xiao-Ming Zhang
Hai-Yang Wu
Miguel Tome Chipecane
Jun Yao
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Ji Qi
Kai Zhang
Li-Xin Li
Xiao-Ming Zhang
Hai-Yang Wu
Miguel Tome Chipecane
Jun Yao
author_sort Li-Ming Zhang
title Calibrate complex fracture model for subsurface flow based on Bayesian formulation
title_short Calibrate complex fracture model for subsurface flow based on Bayesian formulation
title_full Calibrate complex fracture model for subsurface flow based on Bayesian formulation
title_fullStr Calibrate complex fracture model for subsurface flow based on Bayesian formulation
title_full_unstemmed Calibrate complex fracture model for subsurface flow based on Bayesian formulation
title_sort calibrate complex fracture model for subsurface flow based on bayesian formulation
publisher KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
publishDate 2019
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