A 3D Graphical Interface for a Petroleum Systems Model
Senior Project: 1998-1999
Shamma Al-Ali, Adam Kaupisch, Veljko Krunic, Toshiko Noda and Derek Reiger
Platte River Associates, Inc. (PRA) is a leader in the development of petroleum
systems modeling software. Since its establishment in 1985, PRA has developed
one-dimensional (well) and two-dimensional (cross-section) petroleum systems
modeling software that allows users to efficiently and cost-effectively
identify and analyze prospects with significant hydrocarbon potential and
economic viability.
PRA determined that existing data visualization techniques were inappropriate
for building a 3D petroleum systems model. The goal of this project was to
create an application that supports current and future needs in this area. The
tool allows extensive user-interaction, including modifying the actual model
data. It also allows the viewing of surfaces with other pertinent data, such
as well bores and cross sections. 3D interaction includes rotate, zoom, pan,
adjustable transparency for selected surfaces, and multiple, vertical, slicing
planes. The software was developed in C++ using an object-oriented approach.
The platform was Windows 95/98/NT along with MFC and OpenGL.
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