5. SUGGESTIONS FOR
FURTHER WORK
5.1 DFN Model Development
5.2 Data Analysis Tools Development
5.3 EOR Technologies Designed Using DFN
Approach
5. SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER
WORK
5.1 DFN Model Development
- Development of more realistic DFN models for other types
of non-fractured reservoirs in which discrete
stratigraphic, structural, or depositional features are
important
- Improved linkages between DFN models and conventional
reservoir modeling tools
- Improved DFN multi-phase flow solvers
5.2 Data Analysis Tools
Development
- Direct linkages between DFN Data Analysis tools and
Geophysical Instrumentation
- Improved analyses for fracture size, shape, location, and
hydraulic properties
- Improved FMI and FMS interpretation tools
5.3 EOR Technologies
Designed Using DFN Approach
- Technologies for use of DFN to design gel treatments,
surfactant floods, steam floods, and strategic
completions
- Technologies for use of DFN for reservoir assessment
- DFN simulations of mud-loss and wellbore stability
- New technologies for fractured reservoir improved oil
recovery based on DFN approaches