Geologic Modeling: Modeling Reservoir Architecture using Aspen SKUA

This course teaches users how to use SKUA’s unique technology to create geologically accurate structural models, geologic grids and flow simulation grids, regardless of the structural complexity of the reservoir.

This course covers the following topics:


• Introduction to SKUA technology

• Defining the geologic information for reservoir modeling

• Building a 3D structural model

• Building a geologic grid architecture

• Building a flow simulation grid architecture

Audience:

Geophysicists, geologists, petrophysicists and reservoir engineers interested in using SKUA technology to model reservoirs.

Training Details

  • Course Id:

    SKG201

  • Duration:

    3 day(s)

  • CEUs Awarded:

    2.1

  • Level:

    Intermediate

Approach

• Instruction on basic topics

• Discussion about the general approach

• Instructor-guided demonstrations of features

• Hands-on workshops that apply learned concepts

• Detailed course notes

Pre-requisites

Completion of the training course SKG101: Fundamentals of Aspen SKUA or completion of the learning path Aspen SKUA: Getting Started (available on Aspen eLearning platform).

Agenda

SKUA Quick Start

• Introduction to SKUA Approach for Modeling Reservoirs

• Overview of the Global Modeling Process

​​​Data Preparation

• Global Data Preparation Process and Definitions

• Defining Geologic Features

• Building a Stratigraphy Column

• Defining Stratigraphy along Wells

Structure and Stratigraphy Modeling

• SKUA Volumetric Approach

• Preparing the Data and Defining the Volume of Interest

• Modeling the Fault Network and Fault Blocks

• Modeling Horizons

• Modeling the Geologic Grid

Flow Simulation Grid Modeling

• About Flow Simulation Grids in SKUA

• Building a Flow Simulation Grid and Editing the Cell Alignment

• Creating a Non-Uniform Gridding using Tartan

Updating a SKUA Model


Case Studies

• Garfield: Modeling an Unconformity

• Bonnie: Modeling an Extensive Environment

Register for a Class

Date Class Type Location Price Language
Date(s): 05/13/2024 - 05/15/2024 Type: Public Virtual Location: Virtual-APAC Price: (USD) 900.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 06/24/2024 - 06/26/2024 Type: Public Virtual Location: Virtual-APAC Price: (USD) 900.00 Language: English Register

Aspen Technology, Inc. awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for training classes conducted by our organization. One CEU is granted for every 10 hours of class participation.