Practical Reservoir Simulation - Using, Assessing, and Developing Results

Description

This book uses a descriptive style on how to practically carry out reservoir simulations, written by a seasoned practicing simulation engineer. Mathematical development is kept to a minimum since this is covered in-depth in many books and literature. In particular, the author shows how to link geology and simulation input, the most critical aspect of successful reservoir simulation. The book covers all of the fundamental techniques that are unique to reservoir simulation, such as pseudo relative permeability. Part Two of the book describes advanced studies, compositional modeling, hydraulically fractured and horizontal wells, EOR process and thermal simulation with a heavy emphasis on steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD). Content: Front Matter • Table of Contents •Part I. Bread and Butter (Black Oil) Simulation 1. Introduction 2. Mathematical Considerations 3. Geology, Petrophysics, and Layering 4. Multidisciplinary Integration and Geostatistics 5. Production Performance Analysis 6. Reservoir Fluid PVT: Data Screening 7. Capillary Pressure and Relative Permeability: Data Screening 8. Pseudo Relative Permeability and Upscaling 9. Initialization 10. Integration and Gridding 11. Basic Data Set Building 12. History Matching 13. Predictions 14. Study Management •Part II. Selected Advanced Topics 15. Compositional Modeling: Gas Condensate and Volatile Oil Reservoirs 16. Hydraulically Fractured and Horizontal Wells 17. Advanced Processes 18. Naturally Fractured Reservoirs 19. Thermal Reservoir Simulation 20. Problem Sets Appendices Index