Prediction of facies distribution in a clastic reservoir using a hidden Markov model combined with an expectation-maximization algorithm

Hwasoo Suk, Baehyun Min, Joe M. Kang, Cheolkyun Jeong

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Abstract

This study determines facies distribution in a clastic reservoir using a hidden Markov model combined with an Expectation-Maximization algorithm. Iterating expectation and maximization steps of the algorithm builds the hidden Markov model by tuning the model parameters including initial state distribution, state transition probability distribution, and observable symbol probability distribution. Optimized model parameters contribute to improving the predictability of facies distribution along the well trajectory using core and logging data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolar and Arctic Sciences and Technology; Petroleum Technology
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791849996
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
EventASME 2016 35th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2016 - Busan, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 19 Jun 201624 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering - OMAE
Volume8

Conference

ConferenceASME 2016 35th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2016
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityBusan
Period19/06/1624/06/16

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