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Method to determine the permeability-thickness product for a naturally fractured reservoir

Conference · · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5520673
A method to determine the permeability-thickness product for a naturally fractured reservoir is presented. The method involves a semilog graph of the pressure difference, log (p-bar-P/sub ws/), vs shut-in time, /DELTA/t. The permeability-thickness product may be calculated from the slope. The mathematical theory is based on the extended Muskat analysis for a homogeneous reservoir, and the J.E. Warren and P.J. Root model for a naturally fractured reservoir. A comparison is made with the P. Pollard method which involves a similar graph. It is found that both methods are mathematically related. The method presented is new and should have wide application to fractured reservoirs. 16 refs.
Research Organization:
Intevep
OSTI ID:
5520673
Report Number(s):
CONF-810321-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: 9906
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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