Abstract
Petroleum well test analysis is a tool for estimating the average properties of the reservoir rock. It is a classic example of an inverse problem. Visual examination of the pressure response of the reservoir to an induced flow rate change at a well allows the experienced analyst to determine the most appropriate model from a library of generalized analytical solutions. Rock properties are determined by finding the model parameters that best fit the observed data. This paper describes a framework for hybrid network to assist the analyst in selecting the appropriate model and determining the solution. The hybrid network design offers significant advantages by reducing training time and allowing incorporation of both symbolic and numeric data. The network structure is described and the advantages and disadvantages compared to previous approaches are discussed
Recommended Citation
E. A. May and C. H. Dagli, "A Hybrid System for Well Test Analysis," Proceedings of the 1998 IEEE International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 1998.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/IJCNN.1998.682280
Meeting Name
1998 IEEE International Joint Conference on Neural Networks
Department(s)
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Generalized Analytical Solution Library; Geology; Geophysical Prospecting; Geophysical Techniques; Geophysics Computing; Hybrid Neural Network; Hybrid System; Induced Flow Rate Change; Inverse Problems; Measurement Technique; Neural Nets; Numeric Data; Oil Well; Parameter Estimation; Petroleum Industry; Petroleum Well Test Analysis; Pressure Response; Reservoir Rock; Rocks; Symbolic Data; Visual Examination; Well Test Analysis
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1998 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1998
