Method for gradually deforming a stochastic model of a heterogeneous medium such as an underground zone

Abstract

Method for gradually deforming, totally or locally, a Gaussian or similar type stochastic model of a heterogeneous medium such as an underground zone, constrained by a series of parameters relative to the structure of the medium. The method comprises drawing a number p, at least equal to two, of independent realizations of at least part of the selected medium model from all the possible realizations, and linear combination of these p realizations with p coefficients such that the sum of their squares is equal to 1. This linear combination constitutes a new realization of the stochastic model and it gradually deforms when the p coefficients are gradually modified. More generally, the method can comprise several iterative gradual deformation stages, with combination at each stage of a composite realization obtained at the previous stage with q new independent realizations drawn from all the realizations. The method makes it possible to gradually deform realizations of a model representative of the medium while modifying the statistical parameters relative to the structure of the medium. The method also allows gradual individual deformations of various parts of the model while preserving continuity between these parts. The method can be applied for construction of stochastic reservoir models constrained by non-linear data (data linked with the flow of fluids).

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