Wavelet-based Multiresolution Up scaling of Porous Media

Utilizing the multiresolution framework of wavelet analysis that has been

developed for image processing in order to develop a novel method for numerical
up-scaling of porous media flow. For this, equivalent rock properties are generated
from the geologic fine-scale models via wavelet analysis making use of structured
and unstructured grid representations. The wavelet method is well suited for up-
scaling rock properties and especially if spatially correlated heterogeneity is present.
With this project we aim to significantly improve the performance of numerical up-
scaling with respect to accuracy and computational costs.

Thermo-Drill: A Novel System for Geothermal Projects

Costs of erecting wells for Deep Geothermal Applications represent a major

part of the overall investment. Particularly when facing hard, crystalline rocks, the
ROP becomes very low. To allow for better performance and such for easier risk
assessment, an innovative technology is developed to provide much higher ROPs.

A combination of the rotary drilling technology with jetting technologies

offers great opportunities for improving the drilling performance and reducing the
need for fracturing.

SCALING: Ways to Reduce Production Limitations

Scaling is one of the most problematic issues with energy production from
reservoirs. Originating from hydrocarbons, formation waters, or from combinations
of fluids, salts, and bacteria form barriers which reduce or stop the energy flow to
the surface. Not only subsurface installations are affected, but surface installations
as well . This is not only positively influencing the production performance, it is also
contributing to increased environmental care and reduced CO2 footprints

Rock typing and reservoir characterization **

Reservoir rock typing is a process by which geological facies are

characterized by their dynamic behavior, the digenetic process which overprinted
the initial fabric and the interaction between the rock itself and the fluids.

Innovative Coring Concept for Exploration Drilling Drilling

Among the industry, is currently accepted that improper retrieval schedule of

the core from bottom to the surface can result in either slow tripping speeds or the
detrimental irreversible core damage due to the creation of microfractures.

The latter which is well-known as the gas-expansion core damage, is in reality

worse as the core is not representative of the formation. In either case, high costs are
incurred to the operators.

The primary aim of the project is to understand the mechanism of creation of

the gas-expansion induced microfractures. To accomplish this, the essential macro
and micro models are developed. In addition, using the results of the models, the
core tripping process will be optimized based on the affecting factors including the
core lithology, rock and fluid properties, etc.
 CFD Analysis of Gas Kick Scenarios

A gas-kick is a fundamentally transient event accompanied by many

unknowns. Common approaches in kick modeling are based on the assumption of a
more or less single “gas bubble” present in the annulus and slowly migrating
upwards after shut-in. While this assumption satisfies straightforward volumetric
well control aspects, it ignores species transport and chemical reaction kinetics
leading to drill string corrosion.

The intention in this project was to make no a-priory assumptions regarding

the evolving flow field. Instead focus was put on a spatially highly resolved model
covering the near bottom-hole section of the wellbore where two-phase interactions
could be observed at a close-up view.

The project illustrates the value of CFD simulations to verify flow conditions
and to support the design process of new measurement tools for early kick detection

SCALING: Ways to Reduce Production Limitations

Scaling is one of the most problematic issues with energy production from
reservoirs. Originating from hydrocarbons, formation waters, or from combinations
of fluids, salts, and bacteria form barriers which reduce or stop the energy flow to
the surface. Not only subsurface installations are affected, but surface installations
as well.
The researchers of the Chair focus on applying physics rather than chemistry with
significant success. This is not only positively influencing the production
performance, it is also contributing to increased environmental care and reduced
CO2 footprints

Reservoir Geomechanics Parameters Estimation Using Well Logs and

Seismic Reflection Data **

Nowadays, the failure to understand a hydrocarbon field’s geomechanics

signifies an expensive risk in several complex drilling, well completion, and
exploitation processes. Thus, the precise estimation of reservoir geomechanical
parameters can lessen that risk and provide benefits all the way through oil and gas
field’s lifespan. Several factors like compaction of sediments, lithology
characteristics, overburden, hydrocarbon and capillary entry pressures add
substantial effects to cause of abnormal pressure and resultantly affect the well
design and stability. The aim of current study is to compute geomechanical
properties such as overburden pressure and vertical effective stress and finally to
define the lower and upper bounds (breakout and breakdown limits) of safe mud
weight window by determining the pore pressure and fracture gradient for pre-drill
planning in future exploration and real time monitoring.
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