Gulf Publishing Company, 2006. 469 p. ISBN:0976511366
Reservoir Simulations Handbook is one of the best tools that the reservoir engineer has at his disposal, allowing the engineer and geologist to create the most efficient and cost effective plan possible for drilling and production. This book offers a practical, real-world approach to solving reservoir simulation problems. As a reference for the engineer in the field, it offers a new approach using more mathematical models for the engineer to devise his or her own approach to a particular problem.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Nomenclature
Introduction
Background
Milestones for the Engineering Approach
Importance of the Engineering and Mathematical Approaches
Summary
Exercises
Single-Phase Fluid Flow Equations in Multidimensional Domain
Introduction
Properties of Single-Phase Fluid
Properties of Porous Media
Reservoir Discretization
Basic Engineering Concepts
Multidimensional Flow in Cartesian Coordinates
Multidimensional Flow in Radial-Cylindrical Coordinates
Summary
Exercises
Flow Equations Using CVFD Terminology
Introduction
Flow Equations Using CVFD Terminology
Flow Equations in Radial-Cylindrical Coordinates Using CVFD Terminology
Flow Equations Using CVFD Terminology in any Block Ordering Scheme
Summary
Exercises
Simulation with a Block-Centered Grid
Introduction
Reservoir Discretization
Flow Equation for Boundary Gridblocks
Treatment of Boundary Conditions
Calculation of Transmissibilities
Symmetry and Its Use in Solving Practical Problems
Summary
Exercises
Simulation with a Point-Distributed Grid
Introduction
Reservoir Discretization
Flow Equation for Boundary Gridpoints
Treatment of Boundary Conditions
Calculation of Transmissibilities
Symmetry and Its Use in Solving Practical Problems
Summary
Exercises
Well Representation in Simulators
Introduction
Single-BIockWells
Multiblock Wells
Practical Considerations Dealing with Modeling Well Operating Conditions
Summary
Exercises
Single-Phase Flow Equation for Various Fluids
Introduction
Pressure Dependence of Fluid and Rock Properties
General Single-Phase Flow Equation in Multi Dimensions
Summary
Exercises
Linearization of Flow Equations
Introduction
Nonlinear Terms in Flow Equations
Nonlinearity of Flow Equations For Various Fluids
Linearization of Nonlinear Terms
Linearized Flow Equations in Time
Summary
Exercises
Methods of Solution of Linear Equations
Introduction
Direct Solution Methods
Iterative Solution Methods
Summary
Exercises
Introduction to Modeling Multiphase Flow in Petroleum Reservoirs
Introduction
Reservoir Engineering Concepts in Multiphase Flow
Multiphase Flow Models
Solution of Multiphase Flow Equations
Material Balance Checks
Advancing Solution in Time
Summary
Exercises
A User's Manual for Single-Phase Simulator
A,1 Introduction
A.2 Data File Preparation
A.3 Description of Variables Used in Preparing a Data File
A.4 Instructions to Run Simulator
A.5 Limitations Imposed on the Compiled Version
A.6 Example of a Prepared Data File
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Reservoir Simulations Handbook is one of the best tools that the reservoir engineer has at his disposal, allowing the engineer and geologist to create the most efficient and cost effective plan possible for drilling and production. This book offers a practical, real-world approach to solving reservoir simulation problems. As a reference for the engineer in the field, it offers a new approach using more mathematical models for the engineer to devise his or her own approach to a particular problem.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Nomenclature
Introduction
Background
Milestones for the Engineering Approach
Importance of the Engineering and Mathematical Approaches
Summary
Exercises
Single-Phase Fluid Flow Equations in Multidimensional Domain
Introduction
Properties of Single-Phase Fluid
Properties of Porous Media
Reservoir Discretization
Basic Engineering Concepts
Multidimensional Flow in Cartesian Coordinates
Multidimensional Flow in Radial-Cylindrical Coordinates
Summary
Exercises
Flow Equations Using CVFD Terminology
Introduction
Flow Equations Using CVFD Terminology
Flow Equations in Radial-Cylindrical Coordinates Using CVFD Terminology
Flow Equations Using CVFD Terminology in any Block Ordering Scheme
Summary
Exercises
Simulation with a Block-Centered Grid
Introduction
Reservoir Discretization
Flow Equation for Boundary Gridblocks
Treatment of Boundary Conditions
Calculation of Transmissibilities
Symmetry and Its Use in Solving Practical Problems
Summary
Exercises
Simulation with a Point-Distributed Grid
Introduction
Reservoir Discretization
Flow Equation for Boundary Gridpoints
Treatment of Boundary Conditions
Calculation of Transmissibilities
Symmetry and Its Use in Solving Practical Problems
Summary
Exercises
Well Representation in Simulators
Introduction
Single-BIockWells
Multiblock Wells
Practical Considerations Dealing with Modeling Well Operating Conditions
Summary
Exercises
Single-Phase Flow Equation for Various Fluids
Introduction
Pressure Dependence of Fluid and Rock Properties
General Single-Phase Flow Equation in Multi Dimensions
Summary
Exercises
Linearization of Flow Equations
Introduction
Nonlinear Terms in Flow Equations
Nonlinearity of Flow Equations For Various Fluids
Linearization of Nonlinear Terms
Linearized Flow Equations in Time
Summary
Exercises
Methods of Solution of Linear Equations
Introduction
Direct Solution Methods
Iterative Solution Methods
Summary
Exercises
Introduction to Modeling Multiphase Flow in Petroleum Reservoirs
Introduction
Reservoir Engineering Concepts in Multiphase Flow
Multiphase Flow Models
Solution of Multiphase Flow Equations
Material Balance Checks
Advancing Solution in Time
Summary
Exercises
A User's Manual for Single-Phase Simulator
A,1 Introduction
A.2 Data File Preparation
A.3 Description of Variables Used in Preparing a Data File
A.4 Instructions to Run Simulator
A.5 Limitations Imposed on the Compiled Version
A.6 Example of a Prepared Data File
References
Author Index
Subject Index