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Modeling and scaleup of steamflood in a heterogeneous reservoir

Journal Article · · SPE Reservoir Engineering
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/28587-PA· OSTI ID:136667
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  1. Chevron Petroleum Technology Co., La Habra, CA (United States)
A series of simulation runs was conducted for different geostatistically derived cross-sectional models to study the degree of heterogeneity required for proper modeling of steamfloods in a thick, heavy-oil reservoir with thin diatomite barriers Different methods for coarsening the most detailed models were applied, and performance predictions for the coarsened and detailed models compared. Use of a general scaleup method provided the most accurate coarse grid models.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
136667
Journal Information:
SPE Reservoir Engineering, Journal Name: SPE Reservoir Engineering Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 10; ISSN 0885-9248; ISSN SREEEF
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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