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Solution of pressure equations for large reservoir models using block successive overrelaxation and an array processor

Conference · · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6413142

Block successive overrelaxation (SOR) is used to solve the pressure equations of large 3-dimensional reservoir models with limited or zero permeability between layers. The equations for each block are solved simultaneously using sparse elimination techniques. The block technique shows two or three times better convergence than plane SOR. Two hypothetical test problems and three reservoir problems ae described. 8 refs.

Research Organization:
Chevron Oil Field Res Co, USA
OSTI ID:
6413142
Report Number(s):
CONF-820242-
Journal Information:
Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Vol. SPE 10524; ISSN SEAPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English