Large-scale complex physical modeling and precision analysis
Wu Man-Sheng1,2, Di Bang-Rang1,2, Wei Jian-Xin1,2, Liang Xiang-Hao3, Zhou Yi3, Liu Yi-Mou3, and Kong Zhao-Ju4
1. State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China.
2. CNPC Key Laboratory of Geophysical Prospecting, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China.
3. Department of Exploration and Production, Tarim Oilfield, PetroChina, Korla, Xingjiang 841000, China.
4. Processing Center, BGP, Baoding, Hebei 072750, China.
Abstract Large-scale 3D physical models of complex structures can be used to simulate hydrocarbon exploration areas. The high-fidelity simulation of actual structures poses challenges to model building and quality control. Such models can be used to collect wide-azimuth, multi-azimuth, and full-azimuth seismic data that can be used to verify various 3D processing and interpretation methods. Faced with nonideal imaging problems owing to the extensive complex surface conditions and subsurface structures in the oil-rich foreland basins of western China, we designed and built the KS physical model based on the complex subsurface structure. This is the largest and most complex 3D physical model built to date. The physical modeling technology advancements mainly involve 1) the model design method, 2) the model casting flow, and 3) data acquisition. A 3D velocity model of the physical model was obtained for the first time, and the model building precision was quantitatively analyzed. The absolute error was less than 3 mm, which satisfies the experimental requirements. The 3D velocity model obtained from 3D measurements of the model layers is the basis for testing various imaging methods. Furthermore, the model is considered a standard in seismic physical modeling technology.
WU Man-Sheng,DI Bang-Rang,WEI Jian-Xin et al. Large-scale complex physical modeling and precision analysis[J]. APPLIED GEOPHYSICS, 2014, 11(2): 245-251.
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