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Henry Salvatori (March 28, 1901 โ July 7, 1997) was an American geophysicist, businessman, philanthropist, and political activist. Salvatori founded Western Geophysical in 1933 and, after selling the company in 1960, pursued a second career as a philanthropist and conservative political activist. He was a long-time financial supporter of the Heritage Foundation and the Claremont Institute, two conservative think tanks. In 1958 the president of the then largest geophysical contracting company in terms of total business volume wrote: "During these recessionary periods competition becomes more fierce and intense and, like the surging ocean tide, periodically sweeps away the less efficient elements of our economy. Safety can be obtained only in becoming more and more efficient. As a result, our overall production system is constantly refined and improved, and this in turn gives rise to an ever-increasing standard of living for all." The growth of Western Geophysical was not stunted by that economic slump. In fact, this year it celebrates a 50th anniversary, its geophysical world leadership status intact. The founder of the company and author of those recurrently timely lines, Henry Salvatori, ceded the helm at Western in 1968, but didn't relent in his crusade for "... the preservation of our constitutional order and our individual freedom." 'til 4:30 p.m. Salvatori looks after his investments from his office at Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles. But well above need or desire for further financial gain, he devotes two-thirds of his time to community and government affairs. His efficacy in raising funds and support for conservative candidates has earned him clout in pro-laissez faire circles, albeit some censure among political liberals. In the forefront, however, are snapshots of their seven-year-old grandson, Ford.)
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Everette Lee DeGolyer (October 9, 1886-December 14, 1956) was a geophysicist, petroleum geologist, innovator, and petroleum industry leader. For his foresight in employing geophysical methods for petroleum exploration, DeGolyer is often called "the father of American exploration geophysics." Among many awards and accolades, DeGolyer and Ludger Mintrop were awarded the first SEG Honorary Membership in 1930. Everette Lee DeGolyer, geophysicist and petroleum geologist, was born in a sod house near Greensburg, Kansas, on October 9, 1886, to John William and Narcissa Kagy (Huddle) DeGolyer. His father, interested in mineral prospecting, moved the family to the lead and zinc districts of Joplin, Missouri, where DeGolyer attended public schools.
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Burton McCollum was a pioneering geophysicist, a founding member of SEG, and one of the geophysicists credited with founding exploration seismic prospecting. He was awarded SEG Honorary Membership in 1958. Four great names dominate the early history of geophysical exploration with the seismograph. These names are William P. Haseman, formerly of Norman, Oklahoma, now deceased; John Clarence Karcher of Dallas: E. A. Eckhardt of Pittsburgh; and Burton McCollum of Houston. Two of the three surviving members of this illustrious team are Honorary Life Members in our Society.
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Carl Sondergeld is currently the associate dean of the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy and the Curtis Mewbourne Professor at the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering, University of Oklahoma. He earned a PhD in Geophysics from Cornell University and a BA and MA in Geology from Queens College CUNY. He spent 19 years at the Tulsa Research Center of Amoco Production Company where he conducted research in petro- and rock physics, taught courses internally and internationally in rock physics, AVO and pore pressure prediction, and helped develop rock properties and AVO forward modeling software, a comprehensive rock properties database, a mobile core characterization system (GEM), and an array sonic logging tool and processing system. He holds 14 U.S. patents. For one year he worked with BP-Amoco mainly in technology transfer and as a technology advisor.
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The 1992 Cecil Green Enterprise Award goes to an individual who is an epitome of the qualities that are considered when seeking suitable candidates for the recipient of this award. The Honors & Awards Committee seeks individuals who, to quote from the description of the Enterprise Award, "have demonstrated courage, ingenuity, and achievement while risking their own resources and future in developing a product, service, organization, or activity which is recognized as a distinct and worthy contribution to the industry." The recipient qualifies in all respects. Charles (Dick) Pelton was graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1951 with a BS degree in geology. He was employed by Continental Oil Company in the Geophysical Department.
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Aaron Ketter holds the position of vice president of the Mid-Continent and South Texas Business Unit for Devon Energy. His multidiscipline teams are responsible for creating and executing the corporate strategy encompassing financial performance, capital program, and business development opportunities. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Devon including vice president Rockies Business Unit, vice president strategic planning, manager midstream and marketing, acquisition and divestitures, deepwater exploration, and multiple onshore engineering assignments. Ketter holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in petroleum engineering from The University of Oklahoma. He currently serves on boards for the Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and Oklahoma City Urban League.
The PetroBowl competition was founded in 2002, and was created, organized, and administered by the SPE Gulf Coast Section taking place once a year. As its popularity grew, a two stage pilot program was introduced in 2013 to transition the contest into a truly global event. This included two regional qualifiers taking place in Africa and Asia in 2014, and an expansion to six regional qualifiers in 2015. Following the successful completion of the pilot program, PetroBowl is now recognized as an SPE International global program.
A Novel Approach to Predict Hydrodynamic Forces Using a Mechanistic Model for Pseudo-Slug Flow
Garcia, C. (McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States) | Sondermann, C. Nogueira (McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States) | Pereyra, E. (McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States) | Sarica, C. (McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States)
Abstract Pseudo-slug flow is a flow pattern for flow-induced vibration (FIV) applications owing to high force amplitude, which could cause fatigue on pipes and fittings subject to gas-liquid conditions. FIV prediction requires understanding the unsteady nature of the two-phase flow, particularly the structure velocity. A comprehensive analysis of datasets published in the literature with a wide range of diameters, inclinations, fluids, and flow conditions was conducted. Based on the data collected and previous studies in the literature, it was identified that the structure velocity of pseudo-slug flow is often found to vary between the linear velocity of slug flow and the wave celerity in segregated flow. Dimensionless parameters are proposed to calculate the structure velocity, while the flow behavior is modeled with Zhang et al. (2003) unified model and used as input for the new model. The proposed approach predicts structure velocity for pseudo-slug and churn flow, considering slug pressure contribution and dimensionless velocity. With a more accurate calculation of the structure velocity, improving the prediction of hydrodynamic forces for fatigue analysis is possible.
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CO2 Sequestration in the Arbuckle Group: Flow Simulation in Osage County, Oklahoma
Hamzat, A. A. (Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA) | Milad, B. (Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA / Oklahoma Geological Survey, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA) | Moghanloo, R. G. (Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA)
Abstract This paper provides a valuable foundation for the potential establishment of a carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration project in Osage County, Oklahoma. Given the current global climate crisis and the resultant efforts to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels, these types of initiatives are expected to increase in frequency and scale. This study focuses on the Arbuckle Group, a saline aquifer and carbonate rocks that has been identified as a potential large-scale CO2 storage reservoir in a previous publication by Milad et al. (2023). A 3D geological model was constructed integrating core and well log data, allowing for the estimation of stratigraphic and petrophysical properties of the Arbuckle Group in Osage County. A 30-year injection period of over 50 million metric tons of CO2 was then simulated, incorporating the permeabilities and porosities from the geological model. This process involved building a compositional simulation model with one injection well, with the formation divided into 10 layers and injections occurring in the bottom four. These layers were chosen based on the depth of existing injection wells, as well as the existence of natural fractures that enhance the permeability distribution, thus supporting large-scale CO2 injection at low pressure. A subsequent 50-year post-injection study was also conducted to monitor pressure buildup and CO2 plume evolution. The formation was found to have an average porosity of 6%, variable permeability distribution, and an average reservoir thickness of about 940 ft. These properties make the Arbuckle saline aquifer an ideal candidate for CO2 sequestration, with ample storage capacity. We discovered significant potential for large-scale CO2 sequestration, owing to the natural fractures in the Arbuckle's lower section, and determined that a single well could feasibly store tens of millions of metric tons of CO2. This capacity could be significantly augmented by increasing the number of injection wells. We observed a positive correlation between the formation's permeability, particularly in the lower Arbuckle, and the volume of CO2 that can be stored. The study confirms the potential feasibility of safe and efficient carbon sequestration in the formation, with potentially minimal risks risking fracture or contamination of underground potable water sources, particularly if CO2 is injected deep in the formation. The less permeable upper Arbuckle, ranging from 0.0001mD to 2.5mD, could offer an additional protective layer. The dominant CO2 trapping mechanism was structural trapping in 3 of 4 simulation cases considered, with an increase in residual trapping at the end of the injection period. The results of this study can serve as a valuable resource in the potential deployment of CO2 injection in the Arbuckle Group. Moreover, this study could aid decision making during field development in this formation and contribute to efforts to promote a sustainable future.
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Blessed Amoah is a Petroleum Engineering master's student at the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, University of Oklahoma. His Bachelor of Science degree is in Petroleum Engineering. Idongesit Ansa is a graduate student in the Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering at West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA. She is a graduate research assistant in the Laboratory for Engineering Application (WVU-LEADS Lab). She has been involved in various research projects and industry-related activities, which have provided her with practical experience and insights in the field of oil and gas.
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