Analytical and Numerical Methods for Transient Analysis

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Disciplines: Completions | Drilling | Reservoir

Course Description

This workshop is designed for engineers and Earth scientists with knowledge of the basics of well transient testing and it discusses the use of the latest developments in data measurements and combined analytical and numerical analyses to properly characterize oil and gas reservoirs.

• Brief review of current analytical analysis models.
• Examples of current numerical analysis capabilities.
• Understanding how to combine both methods to analyze tests in different situations including horizontal wells, layered reservoirs, and fields producing under multiphase flow conditions.
• Use appropriate analyses in various situations such as multiple well reservoirs, or fields with irregular boundaries.
• The importance of including the effect of offset wells in transient test analysis.

Objectives: Ongoing developments in the measurement tools for transient testing data (e.g., Permanent Downhole Gauges) and analysis methods as well as the growing expectations to integrate dynamic data with other reservoir characterization models mean that analytical analysis of well tests are not sufficient and numerical analysis should also be used to produce descriptions with enough details to allow for reasonable prediction of reservoir performance. This workshop illustrates how to combine both analysis methods for reliable dynamic reservoir characterization.

Learning Level

Introductory

Course Length

1 Day

Why Attend

Learn how to combine the use of both analytical and numerical transient testing analysis methods to produce valid characterization of oil and gas reservoirs.

Who Attends

Production and reservoir engineers and Earth scientists involved in well and formation characterization, evaluating reserves, and reservoir surveillance. Participants should have knowledge of the basics of well transient testing.

Special Requirements

Laptop is requried.

CEUs

.8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) are awarded for this 1-day course.

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