Probability field simulation is a general methodology for producing equiprobable models of rock and fluid properties that honor the available data, and that honor the distribution and spatial continuity of the property being modelled. This paper introduces the basic idea behind probability field simulation, documents the practical application of the method through case studies, and discusses its strengths and weaknesses.

Keywords:
permeability value, probability value, permeability, geological modeling, artificial intelligence, upstream oil & gas, percentile, flow in porous media, structural geology, spe 24753
Subjects:
Reservoir Characterization, Reservoir Fluid Dynamics, Exploration, development, structural geology, Geologic modeling, Flow in porous media
Copyright 1992, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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