List of Technical Papers Published in Conferences Proceedings


    Papers Published in Year 2005
      A Soft Computing-Based Method for the Identification of Best Practices, with Application in Petroleum Industry.
        Mohaghegh, S. D., Gaskari, R.
        2005 IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems& Applications.
        July 20-22, 2005, Taormina, Sicily, Italy.
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      Analysis of Best Hydraulic Fracturing Practices in the Golden Trend Fields of Oklahoma
        Mohaghegh, S. D., Gaskari, R., Popa, A., Salehi. I. and Ameri, S.
        SPE 95942, Proceedings, 2005 SPE Annual Conference and Exhibition.
        October 9-12, Dallas, Texas.
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      A Parametric Study on the Benefits of Drilling Horizontal and Multilateral Wells in Coalbed Methane Reservoirs
        Maricic, N. Mohaghegh, S. D., Artun, E.
        SPE 96018, Proceedings, 2005 SPE Annual Conference and Exhibition.
        October 9-12, Dallas, Texas.
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      A New Method for Production Data Analysis to Identify New Opportunities in Mature Fields: Methodology and Application
        Mohaghegh, S. D., Gaskari, R., Jalali, J.
        SPE 98010, Proceedings, 2005 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition.
        September 14 - 16, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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      Development of a Series of National Coalbed Methane Databases
        Mohaghegh, S. D., Nunsavathu, U.N., Tovar, M., Jalal, J., Maricic, N., Gaskari, R. and Ameri, S.
        SPE 98011, Proceedings, 2005 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition.
        September 14 - 16, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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      Reservoir Characterization with Intelligent Seismic Inversion
        Artun, E., Mohaghegh, S. D., Toro, J., Wilson, T. and Sanchez, A.
        SPE 98012, Proceedings, 2005 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition.
        September 14 - 16, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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      Developing Synthetic Well Logs for the Upper Devonian Units in Southern Pennsylvania
        Rolon, L. F., Mohaghegh, S. D., Ameri, S. Gaskari, R. and McDaniel, B.
        SPE 98013, Proceedings, 2005 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition.
        September 14 - 16, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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    Papers Published in Year 2004

      Determining In-Situ Stress Profiles from Logs
        Mohaghegh, S. D., Popa, A., Gaskari, R., Wolhart, S., Siegfried, R., and Ameri, S.
        SPE 90070, Proceedings, 2004 SPE Annual Conference and Exhibition
        September 26-September 29, Houston, Texas.
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      Forecasting U.S. Natural Gas Production Into Year 2020: A Comparative Study
        Garcia, A., and Mohaghegh, S. D.
        SPE 91413, Proceedings, 2004 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        September 15 - 17, Charleston, West Virginia.
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      A Coalbed Methane Reservoir Simulator Designed and Developed for the Independent Producers
        Jalali, J., and Mohaghegh, S. D.
        SPE 91414, Proceedings, 2004 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        September 15 - 17, Charleston, West Virginia.
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      Recent Development in Application of Artificial Intelligence in Petroleum Engineering
        Mohaghegh, S. D.
        SPE 89033, Solicited to be considered for JPT's Distinguished Author Series
        May 2004.
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    Papers Published in Year 2003

      Essential Components of an Integrated Data Mining Tool for the Oil & Gas Industry, With an Example Application in the DJ Basin
        Mohaghegh, S. D.
        SPE 84441, Proceedings, 2003 SPE Annual Conference and Exhibition
        October 4-October 8, Denver, Colorado.
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      Identification of Contaminated Data in Hydraulic Fracturing Databases: Application to the Codell Formation in the DJ Basin
        Popa, A. S., Mohaghegh, S. D., Gaskari, R., Ameri, S.
        SPE 83446, Proceedings, 2003 SPE Western Regional Conference and Exhibition
        May 19-24, Long Beach, California.
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    Papers Published in Year 2002

      Feasibility Assessment of a New Approach for Integrating Multi-Scale Data for High-Resolution Reservoir Characterization.
        Reeves, S., Mohaghegh, S.D., Fairborn, J., and Luca, G.,
        SPE 77759, Proceedings, 2002 SPE Annual Conference and Exhibition
        September 29-October 2, San Antonio, Texas.
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      Prudhoe Bay Oil Production Optimization: Using Virtual intelligence Techniques, Stage One: Neural model Building.
        Mohaghegh, S.,Hutchins, L. and Sisk, C.,
        SPE 77659, Proceedings, 2002 SPE Annual Conference and Exhibition
        September 29-October 2, San Antonio, Texas.
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      Identifying Successful Practices in Hydraulic Fracturing Using Intelligence Data Mining Tools; Application to the Codell Formation in the DJ Basin.
        Mohaghegh, S., Popa, A., Gaskari, R., Ameri, S., and Wolhart, S.,
        SPE 77597, Proceedings, 2002 SPE Annual Conference and Exhibition
        September 29-October 2, San Antonio, Texas.
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    Papers Published in Year 2001

      Identifying Best Practices in Hydraulic Fracturing Using Virtual Intelligence Techniques.
        Mohaghegh, S., Gaskari, R., Popa, A., Ameri, S., and Wolhart, S.,
        SPE 72385, Proceedings, 2001 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        October 17-19, North Canton, Ohio.
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    Papers Published in Year 2000

      Reservoir Characterization Through Synthetic Logs.
        Mohaghegh, S., Goddard, C., Popa, A., Ameri, S., and Bhuiyan, M.,
        SPE 65675, Proceedings, 2000 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        October 17-19, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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      Benchmarking of Restimulation Candidate Selection Techniques in Layered, Tight Gas Sand Formations Using Reservoir Simulation.
        Reeves, S., Bastian, P., Spivey, J., Flumerfelt, R., Mohaghegh, S., and Koperna, G.,
        SPE 63096, Proceedings, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition
        Dallas, TX, 1 – 4 October 2000.
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      Development of an Intelligent Systems Approach to Restimulation Candidate Selection.
        Mohaghegh, S., Reeves, S., and Hill D.,
        SPE 59767, Proceedings, SPE Gas Technology Symposium
        Calgary, Alberta, April 2000.
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    Papers Published in Year 1999

      Reducing the Cost of Field-Scale Log Analysis Using Virtual Intelligence Techniques.
        Mohaghegh, S., Koperna, G., Popa, A. S. and Hill, D. G.,
        SPE 57454, Proceedings, 1999 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        October 21-22, Charleston, West Virginia.
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      Performance Drivers in Restimulation of Gas Storage Wells.
        Mohaghegh, S., Mohamad, K., Popa, A. S. and Ameri, S.,
        SPE 57453, Proceedings, 1999 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        October 21-22, Charleston, West Virginia.
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      Restimulation Technology for Tight Gas Sand Wells.
        Reeves, S. R., Hill, D. G., Hopkins, C. W., Conway, M. W., Tiner, R. L., and Mohaghegh, S. D.,
        SPE 56482, Proceedings, 1999 SPE Technical Conference and Exhibition
        October 3-6, Houston, Texas.
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      Restimulation of Tight Gas Sand Wells in the Rocky Mountain Region.
        Reeves, S. R., Hill, D. G., Tiner, R. L., Bastian, P. A., Conway, M. W., and Mohaghegh, S. D.,
        SPE 55627, Proceedings, 1999 SPE Rocky Mountain Region Meeting
        May 15-18, Gillette, Wyoming.
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    Papers Published in Year 1998

      Virtual magnetic Resonance Imaging Logs: Generation of Synthetic MRI logs from Conventional Well Logs.
        Mohaghegh, S., Richardson, M., Ameri, S.,
        51075, Proceedings, 1998 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        November 9-11, Pittsburgh, PA.
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      Candidate Selection for Stimulation of Gas Storage Wells Using Available Data With Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms.
        Mohaghegh, S., Platon, V. and Ameri, S.,
        SPE 51080, Proceedings, 1998 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        November 9-11, Pittsburgh, PA.
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      A New Approach to Prediction Bit Life Based on Toothor Bearing Failures.
        Bilgesu, I., Altmis, U., Ameri, S., Mohaghegh, S., and Aminian, K.,
        SPE 51082, Proceedings, 1998 SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        November 9-11, Pittsburgh, PA.
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    Papers Published in Year 1997

      A New Approach for the Prediction of Rate of Penetration (ROP) Values.
        Bilgesu, I., Tetrick, T., Altmis, U., Mohaghegh, S., and Ameri, S.,
        SPE 39231, Proceedings, 1997 Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        October 22-24, Lexington, KY.
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    Papers Published in Year 1996

      A Hybrid Neuro-Genetic Approach to Hydraulic Fracture Treatment Design and Optimization.
        Mohaghegh, S., Balan, B., McVey, D., and Ameri, S.,
        SPE 36602, Proceedings, SPE 71st Annual Technical Conference
        October 6-9, 1996, Denver, Colorado.
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      Fracture Optimization eXpert (FOX): How Computational Intelligence Helps the Bottom-Line in Gas Storage.
        Mohaghegh, S. Hefner, H., Ameri, S.,
        SPE 37341, Proceedings, SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        23-25 October 1996, Columbus, Ohio.
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    Papers Published in Year 1995

      Predicting Well Stimulation Results in a Gas Storage Field in the Absence of Reservoir Data, Using Neural Networks.
        Mohaghegh, S., McVey, D., Aminian, K., and Ameri, S.,
        SPE 31159
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      State-of-the-art in Permeability Determination From Well Log Data, Part 2: Verifiable, Accurate Permeability Predictions, the Touch Stone of All Models.
        Mohaghegh, S., Balan, B., and Ameri, S.,
        SPE 30979, Proceedings, SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        September 19-21, 1995, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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      State-of-the-art in Permeability Determination From Well Log Data, Part 1: A Comparative Study, Model Development.
        Mohaghegh, S., Balan, B., and Ameri, S.,
        SPE 30978, Proceedings, SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        September 19-21, 1995, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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      The Application of Artificial Neural Networks to Zone Identification in a Complex Reservoir.
        White, A., Molnar, D., Aminian, K., and Mohaghegh, S.,
        SPE 30977, Proceedings, SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        September 19-21, 1995, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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      Virtual Measurement in Pipes, Part 2: Liquid Holdup and Flow Pattern Correlation.
        Ternyik, J., Bilgesu, I., and Mohaghegh, S.,
        SPE 30976, Proceedings, SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        September 19-21, 1995, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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      Virtual Measurement in Pipes, Part 1: Flowing Bottomhole Pressure Under Multi-phase Flow and Inclined Wellbore Conditions.
        Ternyik, J., Bilgesu, I., Mohaghegh, S., and Rose, D.,
        SPE 30975, Proceedings, SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        September 19-21, 1995, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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      Removal of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Using Biofilters.
        Carriere. P., Mohaghegh, S., and Madabhushi, B.,
        27th Mid-Atlantic Industrial and Hazardous Waste Conference
        July 9-12, 1995, Lehigh University, Pennsylvania.


    Papers Published in Year 1994

      Artificial Neural Networks as a Valuable Tool for Petroleum Engineers.
        Mohaghegh, S.,
        SPE 29220
        November 1994.
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      Biodesulfurization of West Virginia Bituminous Coal.
        Mohaghegh, S., and Gadde, R.,
        Proceedings, The Tenth Annual Symposium of The Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education
        Huntington, WV. Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 1994.

      Identification of Parameters Influencing the Response of Gas Storage Wells to Hydraulic Fracturing With the Aid of a Neural Network.
        McVey, D., Mohaghegh, S., and Aminian, K.,
        SPE 29159, Proceedings, SPE Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition
        November 8-10, 1994, Charleston, West Virginia.
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      A Methodological Approach for Reservoir Heterogeneity Characterization Using Artificial Neural Networks.
        Mohaghegh, S., Arefi, G. R., Ameri, S., and Hefner, H.,
        SPE 28394, Proceedings, SPE 69th Annual Technical Conference
        September 25-28, 1994, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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      Design and Development of an Artificial Neural Network for Estimation of Formation Permeability.
        Mohaghegh, S., Arefi, G. R., and Ameri, S.,
        SPE 28237, Proceedings, SPE Petroleum Computer Conference
        July 31- August 3, 1994, Dallas, Texas.
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      Enhancing Production and Management of Hydrocarbons Using Advanced Information Technologies.
        Mohaghegh, S., and Ameri, S.,
        Proceedings, Second Annual Conference on Technological Advancement in Developing Countries
        Columbia University, July 24-26, 1994, New York, N.Y.


    Papers Published in Year 1993

      Performance Evaluation of a Waterflood Project in Southern West Virginia.
        Mohaghegh, S., Ameri, S., Aminian, K., and Chatterjee, U.,
        SPE 26937, Proceedings, SPE Eastern Regional Meeting
        November 2-4, 1993, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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      A Simple Method for Evaluating Pore Surface Mineralogy.
        Mohaghegh, S., Ameri, S., and Aminian, K.,
        SPE 26933, Proceedings, SPE Eastern Regional Meeting
        November 2-4, 1993, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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      A Simple Method for Modeling Megascopic Heterogeneities in Fluid Flow Models in Porous Media.
        Ameri, S., Aminian, K., and Mohaghegh, S.,
        Proceedings, 9th International Conference on Mathematical and Computer Modeling
        July 26-29, 1993. University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley, California.

      Development of a New Mathematical Functional Group for Modeling Two-Phase Flow in Coalbed Methane Reservoirs.
        Mohaghegh, S., Ertekin, T., and Bilgesu, H.I.,
        Proceedings, 9th International Conference on Mathematical and Computer Modeling
        July 26-29, 1993. University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley, California.

      Challenges, Strategies, and Tools of Petroleum Industry in Developing Countries, On the Eve of Twenty First Century.
        Mohaghegh, S., and Aminian, K.,
        Proceedings, First Annual Conference on Technological Advancement in Developing Countries
        July 24-25, 1993. Columbia University, New York, New York.

      Permeability Evaluation in Heterogeneous Formations Using Geophysical Well Logs and Geological Interpretations.
        Ameri, S., Molnar, D., Mohaghegh, S., and Aminian, K.,
        SPE 26060, Proceedings, SPE Western Regional Meeting
        May 23-28, 1993. Anchorage, Alaska.
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      The Application of Modified Electron Microscopy for Detection of Clays in Reservoir Rock.
        Mohaghegh, S., Aminian, K., Wallace, W., and Ameri, S.,
        Proceedings, AAPG Annual Convention
        April 25-28, 1993. New Orleans, Louisiana.

      Qualitative Reservoir Characterization Using Initial Production Data - Granny Creek Field, West Virginia.
        Dascalescu, W., Mohaghegh, S., Aminian, K., and Ameri, S.,
        24th Annual Appalachian Petroleum Geology Symposium
        March 29-31 1993, Morgantown, West Virginia.


    Papers Published in Year 1991

      Production and Pressure Decline Curves for Wet-Gas Sands with Closed Outer Boundary.
        Mohaghegh, S., Ertekin, T.,
        SPE 23442, Proceedings, SPE Eastern Regional Meeting
        Oct 22 -25, 1991. Lexington, Kentucky.
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      A Type Curve Solution for Coal Seam Degasification Wells Producing Under Two-Phase Flow Conditions.
        Mohaghegh, S., Ertekin, T.,
        SPE 22673, Proceedings, SPE 66th Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition
        Oct. 6 - 9, 1991. Dallas, Texas.
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    Papers Published in Year 1990

      Production Decline Curves for Low Pressure Gas Reservoirs Undergoing Simultaneous Water Production.
        Mohaghegh, S., Ertekin, T.,
        SPE 21269, Proceedings, SPE Eastern Regional Meeting
        Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 1990. Columbus, Ohio.
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    Papers Published in Year 1988

      Microbial Desulfurization of Texas Lignite.
        Rai, C., Mohaghegh, S.,
        American Chemical Society, Regional Meeting
        Dec. 1988, Corpus Christy, Texas.