Understanding Downhole Microseismic Data Analysis: With Applications in Hydraulic Fracture Monitoring

by Jubran Akram

Overview

This book is designed as an excellent resource text for students and professionals, providing an in-depth overview of the theory and applications of downhole microseismic monitoring of hydraulic fracturing. The readers will benefit greatly from the detailed explanation on the processes and workflows involved in the acquisition design modeling, processing and interpretation of microseismic data.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030340162
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	01/02/2020
Edition description:	1st ed. 2020
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jubran Akram holds a PhD degree in Geophysics from the University of Calgary (Canada) with a specialization in microseismic data analysis and algorithms development. His postdoctoral research experience includes work at the University of Calgary and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia). He has also worked in the petroleum industry in various positions involving the processing of seismic and microseismic data, and research and development (technical & software). Currently, he is the managing director (technology development) at Zero-Offset Technology Solutions, Inc., Calgary, Canada.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Why this Survey?.- 3. Preparing for the Survey.- 4. Field Acquisition.- 5. Elements of a Processing Workflow.- 6. A Case Study Example of Single-well Recording.- 7. A Case study Example of Multi-well Recording.- 8. Understanding the value.