Soft Computing and Intelligent Data Analysis in Oil Exploration

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Author(s): M. Nikravesh, F. Aminzadeh and L.A. Zadeh (Eds.)
Series: Developments in Petroleum Science 51
Edition: 1
Publisher: Elsevier, Academic Press
Year: 2003

Language: English
Pages: 3-724

Content:
Foreword
Pages vii-viii
David A. Wilkinson

Preface
Pages ix-x
Masoud Nikravesh, Fred Aminzadeh, Lotfi A. Zadeh

About the editors
Pages xi-xii

List of contributors
Pages xiii-xv

Chapter 1 Soft computing for intelligent reservoir characterization and modeling Original Research Article
Pages 3-32
Masoud Nikravesh, F. Aminzadeh

Chapter 2 Fuzzy logic Original Research Article
Pages 33-49
George J. Klir

Chapter 3 Introduction to using genetic algorithms Original Research Article
Pages 51-76
J.N. Carter

Chapter 4 Heuristic approaches to combinatorial optimization Original Research Article
Pages 77-83
Virginia M. Johnson

Chapter 5 Introduction to geostatistics Original Research Article
Pages 85-95
Rajesh J. Pawar

Chapter 6 Geostatistics: From pattern recognition to pattern reproduction Original Research Article
Pages 97-115
Jef Caers

Chapter 7 Mining and fusion of petroleum data with fuzzy logic and neural network agents Original Research Article
Pages 119-142
Masoud Nikravesh, Fred Aminzadeh

Chapter 8 Time lapse seismic as a complementary tool for in-fill drilling Original Research Article
Pages 143-155
M. Landrø, L.K. Strønen, P. Digranes, O.A. Solheim, E. Hilde

Chapter 9 Improving seismic chimney detection using directional attributes Original Research Article
Pages 157-173
Kristofer M. Tingdahl

Chapter 10 Modeling a fluvial reservoir with multipoint statistics and principal components Original Research Article
Pages 175-185
P.M. Wong, S.A.R. Shibli

Chapter 11 The role of fuzzy logic in sedimentology and stratigraphic models Original Research Article
Pages 189-217
Robert V. Demicco, George J. Klir, Radim Belohlavek

Chapter 12 Spatial contiguity analysis. A method for describing spatial structures of seismic data Original Research Article
Pages 219-245
A. Faraj, F. Cailly

Chapter 13 Litho-seismic data handling for hydrocarbon reservoie estimate: Fuzzy system modeling approach Original Research Article
Pages 247-271
E.A. Shyllon

Chapter 14 Neural vector quantization for geobody detection and static multivariate upscaling Original Research Article
Pages 273-288
A. Chawathé, M. Ye

Chapter 15 High resolution reservoir heterogeneity characterization using recognition technology Original Research Article
Pages 289-307
Mahnaz Hassibi, Iraj Ershaghi, Fred Aminzadeh

Chapter 16 Extending the use of linguistic petrographical descriptions to characterise core porosity Original Research Article
Pages 309-319
Tom D. Gedeon, Patrick M. Wong, Dilip Tamhane, Tao Lin

Chapter 17 Using genetic algorithms for reservoir characterisation Original Research Article
Pages 323-363
C. Romero, J.N. Carter

Chapter 18 Applying soft computing methods to improve the computational tractability of a subsurface simulation-optimization problem Original Research Article
Pages 365-395
Virginia M. Johnson, Leah L. Rogers

Chapter 19 Neural network prediction of permeability in the El Garia formation, Ashtart Oilfield, offshore Tunisia Original Research Article
Pages 397-411
J.H. Ligtenberg, A.G. Wansink

Chapter 20 Using RBF network to model the reservoir fluid behavior of black oil systems Original Research Article
Pages 413-444
Adel M. Elsharkawy

Chapter 21 Enhancing gas storage wells deliverability using intelligent systems Original Research Article
Pages 445-467
Shahab D. Mohaghegh

Chapter 22 Soft computing: Tools for intelligent reservoir characterization and optimum well placement Original Research Article
Pages 471-497
Masoud Nikravesh, Roy D. Adams, Raymond A. Levey

Chapter 23 Combining geological information with seismic and production data Original Research Article
Pages 499-525
Jef Caers, Sanjay Srinivasan

Chapter 24 Interpreting biostratigraphical data using fuzzy logic: The identification of regional mudstones within the Fleming Field, UK North Sea Original Research Article
Pages 527-552
M.I. Wakefteld, R.J. Cook, H. Jackson, P. Thompson

Chapter 25 Geostatistical characterization of the Carpinteria Field, California Original Research Article
Pages 553-581
Rajesh J. Pawar, Edwin B. Edwards, Earl M. Whitney

Chapter 26 Integrated fractured reservoir characterization using neural networks and fuzzy logic: Three case studies Original Research Article
Pages 583-602
A.M. Zellou, A. Ouenes

Chapter 27 Virtual magnetic resonance logs, a low cost reservoir description tool Original Research Article
Pages 605-632
Shahab D. Mohaghegh

Chapter 28 Artificial neural networks linked to GIS Original Research Article
Pages 633-650
Y. Yang, M.S. Rosenbaum

Chapter 29 Intelligent computing techniques for complex systems Original Research Article
Pages 651-672
Masoud Nikravesh

Chapter 30 Multtvariate statistical techniques including PCA and rule based systems for well log correlation Original Research Article
Pages 673-688
Lim Jong-Se

Author index
Pages 689-699

Subject index
Pages 701-724