This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation. Active years: 2007-2026.
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Years Active: 2007-2026
Title: Innovations of Jichao Chen in Hydrocarbon Reservoirs
Introduction
Jichao Chen is a notable inventor based in Beijing, China. He has made significant contributions to the field of hydrocarbon reservoir analysis and production prediction. With a total of 2 patents, his work focuses on advanced techniques that enhance the understanding and management of methane hydrate reservoirs.
Latest Patents
One of Jichao Chen's latest patents is titled "System and method for methane hydrate based production prediction." This disclosure relates to techniques for determining a dissociation constant of a reservoir that includes methane hydrate. It generates a methane hydrate production output that may be used to inform decisions related to processing a reservoir that includes methane hydrate. The techniques may include determining the dissociation constant using multiple pressures measured at different flow rates at time points from within a wellbore.
Another significant patent is "System and methods of characterizing a hydrocarbon reservoir." This technique is designed for the interpretation of IPTT tests. It standardizes the complete interpretation procedure of IPTT in a heterogeneous reservoir, utilizing modern wireline logs, dynamic data from wireline formation testers, and other relevant information as constraints on the interpretation. An iterative method is employed to define formation layering, and advanced regression technology is used to optimize horizontal and vertical permeabilities of reservoir layers. Additionally, a graphical user interface (GUI) based IPTT workflow technique provides an integrated user-friendly interpretation platform for analyzing formation testing pressures and flow rate measurements.
Career Highlights
Jichao Chen is currently associated with Schlumberger Technology Corporation, where he applies his expertise in hydrocarbon reservoir analysis. His innovative approaches have contributed to advancements in the field, particularly in the understanding of methane hydrate reservoirs.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Jichao Chen has collaborated with notable professionals, including ChengGang Xian and Andrew Carnegie. These collaborations have further enriched his research and development efforts in hydrocarbon reservoir technologies.
Conclusion
Jichao Chen's contributions to the field of hydrocarbon reservoir analysis through his innovative patents demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology in this area. His work not only enhances production prediction but also improves the understanding of complex reservoir dynamics.