Modeling Allochthonous Salt Structures Integrating Microstructural Observations and Laboratory-Derived Salt Rheologies

R.A. Mazariegos , N.L. Carter , and J.E. Russell

GCAGS Transactions

... equations simultaneously. The temperature field within the computational domain is obtained by solving the two-dimensional steady heat-conduction...

Pressure Buildup Interpretation in Unconventional Wells

Jorge A. Acuña

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

...−𝛿 𝑤𝑓 𝑤𝑓 − 𝑡 (𝑝 𝑤𝑠 −𝑝 𝑤𝑓 ) 𝑚 𝑑𝑒𝑟 (𝑡 𝑝 +Δ𝑡) 𝑝 + 𝑆𝐼𝐹 𝑆𝐼𝐹 𝑞 𝑤𝑓 1−𝛿 𝑤𝑓 ………………………. (8) We explore the application of equations developed before to the case of a simple model...

Modeling of Fiber-optic Strain Response When Pumping Stops to Verify Potential Continuation of Fracture Extension

Kildare George Ramos Gurjao, Eduardo Gildin, Richard Gibson, Mark Everett

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... imposed on the 𝑖 𝑡ℎ boundary element, shear, and normal displacement discontinuities at any element 𝑗 can be computed solving the following system...

The Origin of a Late Pleistocene and Holocene Marl Deposit

P. Michael Terlecky, Jr.

Journal of Sedimentary Research (SEPM)

... in carbonate equilibrium equations, an increase in the activity of the carbonate ion and produces at least a 4- to 5-fold supersaturation...

The Exploration Decision--How Much Luck? How Much Skill?

Ed Capen

AAPG Special Volumes

... of drilling by simulating exploration on a computer. GAMES OF SKILL AND CHANCE Consider for a moment the roulette wheel and the prospect for solving...

Thermal Subsidence: Chapter 4

Charles L. Angevine, Paul L. Heller, Chris Paola

AAPG Special Volumes

.... Comparing equations 4.10 and 4.12, you can see that the relationship between the four parameters D0, t0, D1, and t1 is: [EQUATION (4.13)] End_Page 25...

The Significance of Hummocky Cross-Stratification (HCS) Wavelengths: Evidence from an Open-Coast Tidal Flat, South Korea

Byongcheon Yang, Robert W. Dalrymple, Seungsoo Chun

Journal of Sedimentary Research (SEPM)

..., the water depth at the outer limit of wave breaking: where H0 = H/h0 and X = x β/h0. Rearranging and solving for H0 gives where Hsea...

Structural Significance and Analysis of Mid-Continent Gravity High

Richard L. Coons , George P. Woollard , Garland Hershey

AAPG Bulletin

... = 15 one has a 15th-order surface. The solution of this 15th-order surface involves solving 136 simultaneous equations. MID-CONTINENT GRAVITY HIGH...

A Simpler Kinetic Model of Vitrinite Reflectance

Noriyuki Suzuki , Hideki Matsubayashi , Douglas W. Waples

AAPG Bulletin

... energy is eventually expressed as a function of Ro. One way to calculate Eapp from the equations in the Appendix is to calibrate SIMPLE-Ro using...

A Physics Based Model of Enhanced Gas Production in Mudrocks

Syed Haider, Tadeusz W. Patzek

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

...) where L is the microcapillary length equal to 4000 µm, and Pin , Pout are the inlet and outlet pressures in the network. Solving the network gives...

Strength of the Earth

M. King Hubbert

AAPG Bulletin

... equations 7 and 8, to be End_Page 1639------------------------------ EQUATION (9) Let us illustrate this procedure in a concrete instance...

Fracture Density in the Deep Subsurface: Techniques with Application to Point Arguello Oil Field (1)

WAYNE NARR

AAPG Bulletin

... for computing subsurface fracture density is exact, but cumbersome to solve. Aguilera (1988) proposed a computationally simple, approximation for solving...

The Role of Subaqueous Debris Flow in Generating Turbidity Currents

Monty A. Hampton

Journal of Sedimentary Research (SEPM)

... not adequately explain features of debris flows or their deposits (see Johnson, 1970). A set of equations that describe equilibrium conditions for subaqueous...

A geometrically based method for predicting stress-induced fracture aperture and flow in discrete fracture networks

Kevin Bisdom, Giovanni Bertotti, and Hamidreza M. Nick

AAPG Bulletin

... equations 2–7. RELATION BETWEEN APERTURE AND FRACTURE GEOMETRY We analyze the relations between in situ stress, fracture geometry, and aperture using...

Bayesian Updating of Toxic Leakage Scenarios

Ian Lerche

Environmental Geosciences (DEG)

... leakage events. Bayes, T. (1783). An essay towards solving a problem in the doctrine of chances. Phil Trans Roy Soc, 53, 370–418. One of the major...

Abstract: Environmental Geology in Development of Nuclear Energy, by M. A. Rogers, L. J. Johnson; #90979 (1975).

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Abstract: Current Computer Usage by Exploration Geologists

James M. Forgotson, Jr. , Charles F. Iglehart , John L. Rivette

GCAGS Transactions

...), Many geologists are beginning to use the computer to aid in solving some exploration problems. Examples of five types of computer applications in use...

Interaction Between Sedimentation and Salt Tectonics: An Application Workshop

James F. Fox

New Orleans Geological Society

... solving exploration problems through a series of exercises involving well logs, seismic data, micro-paleo data, and engineering data. The Seminar's main...

Current Applications of Computers by Exploration Geologists: Abstract

James M. Forgotson

Tulsa Geological Society

... to use the computer to aid in solving some exploration problems. Examples of five types of computer applications in use by explorationists...

Reflections on the Proliferation of Geostatistics in Petroleum Exploration  and Production

T. C. Coburn

AAPG Special Volumes

... resources, and enhanced emphasis on interdisciplinary problem solving. This paper discusses some of the past barriers to the proliferation...

Abstract: Assessment of Oil and Gas Resources in Idaho-Wyoming Thrust Belt, by Richard B. Powers; #90968 (1977).

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Abstract: An update on global change research in Canada: the view from a federal perspective

Alan V. Morgan

Atlantic Geology

...-disciplinary, approaches to problem-solving in order to optimise diminishing research funds...

Abstract: Assessment of Oil and Gas Resources in Idaho-Wyoming Thrust Belt, by Richard B. Powers; #90969 (1977).

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Geomechanical Model for Multiply-Oriented Conjugate Deformation Bands: Abstract

William A. Olsson, John C. Lorenz, Scott P. Cooper

Tulsa Geological Society

... of posited continuous farfield stress rotation. This model may be applicable to fractures as well as deformation bands, thus solving the problem...

Abstract: Meeting the Energy Challenges

Stephen A. Sonnenberg

Houston Geological Society Bulletin

... in an evolving and volatile marketplace, sustaining science and technology progress, solving the “permission to do business” issues (e.g., surface land use...