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The Ormat Approach to Conceptual Models
Simon WEBBISON, Ryan LIBBEY, Robin ZUZA, John MURPHY, Ben DELWICHE, Bryan OTT, Adam JOHNSON, John AKERLEY, Fikri DERMAWAN, Kelly BLAKE, Paul SPIELMAN
[Ormat, USA]
Good conceptual models are one of the most important elements to increasing the likelihood of success for both individual well drilling and exploration projects overall. In addition, they are an essential tool for optimizing operational geothermal fields to maximize generation and to manage key risks, uncertainties or upside potential. Recently Ormat has ramped up its exploration activity and has been working to improve and standardize its processes in a hope to decrease the time to a successful development and to increase the likelihood of successful exploration and subsequent development. This has resulted in the creation of a Development Process which maps out the various phases of a project. The need to document good conceptual models at various stages of the Ormat Development Process, without materially impacting adversely on the project timeframe itself, has led towards the implementation of a conceptual model framework at Ormat that is fit-for-purpose. This paper will cover: (1) discussion about bias in the conceptual model workflow and how this risk is reduced, (2) when in the development process that conceptual models are documented and by which means, (3) key elements of conceptual models, (4) key learnings that lead towards good practice, and (5) consideration of who is the target audience and customer of the conceptual model and how it is then used.
Topic: General