Microseismic forward modeling for a novel non-aqueous fracturing field test

PreviousNext No AccessSEG 2019 Workshop: Mathematical Geophysics: Traditional vs Learning, Beijing, China, 5–7 November 2019Microseismic forward modeling for a novel non-aqueous fracturing field testAuthors: Xinyu Tan*Ellen GillilandNino RipepiXinyu Tan*Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversitySearch for more papers by this author, Ellen GillilandDepartment of Mining and Minerals Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversitySearch for more papers by this author, and Nino RipepiDepartment of Mining and Minerals Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorhttps://doi.org/10.1190/iwmg2019_25.1 SectionsAboutPDF/ePub ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail Abstract An original, elementary finite difference microseismic simulator is designed to support the monitoring program for a novel non-aqueous hydraulic fracturing field test in the Lower Huron shale play of southwest Virginia. The simulator will provide full waveform microseismic data within the model volume and can be used to test new data processing algorithms for event location, denoising, etc. A velocity model constructed from well logs will be an input for the simulator in order to observe wave propagation characteristics under realistic velocity conditions. The microseismic monitoring program includes an irregular “patch” surface array of 600 geophones that will have limited aperture due to the challenging terrain and limited surface access. Additionally, 30 three-component geophones will be installed in a vertical monitoring well, extending both above and below the reservoir zone, to better constrain microseismic event locations. The integration of simulation with field work will provide valuable insight for the interpretation of microseismic data collected for the project and could provide similar benefits for other monitored field operations with similar conditions. Keywords: microseismic, geophones, wave propagation, tensor, inversionPermalink: https://doi.org/10.1190/iwmg2019_25.1FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails SEG 2019 Workshop: Mathematical Geophysics: Traditional vs Learning, Beijing, China, 5–7 November 2019ISSN (online):2159-6832Copyright: 2020 Pages: 138 publication data© 2020 Published in electronic format with permission by the Society of Exploration GeophysicistsPublisher:Society of Exploration Geophysicists HistoryPublished Online: 17 Jan 2020 CITATION INFORMATION Xinyu Tan*, Ellen Gilliland, and Nino Ripepi, (2020), "Microseismic forward modeling for a novel non-aqueous fracturing field test," SEG Global Meeting Abstracts : 103-106. https://doi.org/10.1190/iwmg2019_25.1 Plain-Language Summary Keywordsmicroseismicgeophoneswave propagationtensorinversionPDF DownloadLoading ...