Seismic Dispersion, Attenuation, and Frequency-Dependent Anisotropy of Fractured Reservoirs
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Authors
Guo, Junxin
Date
2018Supervisor
Prof. Boris Gurevich
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Science and Engineering
School
WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering
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Abstract
Seismic characterization of fractures is of great importance for the oil and gas production. For this purpose, in this thesis, I explore the mechanisms for the seismic dispersion, attenuation, and frequency-dependent anisotropy in fractured reservoirs. Two important mechanisms are investigated, one is the wave-induced fluid flow (WIFF) and the other is the wave scattering by fractures. This study provides numerically validated theoretical models, which lays the basis for developing seismic attributes for fractured reservoir characterization.
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