Practical Reservoir Simulation

by Mike Carlson

Features:

• Material is presented in an easy to understand manner
• Teaches the critical link between geology and simulation input
• Provides years of experience on how to screen input data in depth
• Starts with the basics and then proceeds to advance simulation
• Shows how to evaluate studies conducted by others

Practical Reservoir Simulation 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 the literature.

In particular, it shows how to link geology and simulation input—the most critical aspect of successful reservoir simulation.

Practical Reservoir Simulation covers all of the fundamental techniques that are unique to reservoir simulation, such as pseudo relative permeability. The second half of the book describes advanced studies, compositional modelling, hydraulically fractured and horizontal wells, EOR processe and thermal simulation with a heavy emphasis on steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD).

This reference provides a unique resource for individuals working in this field.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Mathematical Considerations
3. Geology, Petrophysics and Layering
4. Multi-disciplinary 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
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

Appendix
Index

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