Pseudo-relative permeability for well modeling

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 04:00:00 EDT 1974 · Soc. Pet. Eng. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/4731-PA· OSTI ID:6618482

Emanuel, A S; Cook, G W

Several authors have described the use of pseudo-relative-permeability curves for modeling the vertical performance of formation flow in areal reservoir simulators. The pseudo curves are usually determined from small cross section or 3-dimensional models and then incorportated into large-scale areal models. The concept of pseudo-relative permeability also can be extended to the vertical performance of individual wells by a technique analogous to that for formation flow. Pseudo-relative-permeability curves can be obtained for each well by running a cross section model through the expected range of pressure and production in the same way that interblock pseudo-relative permeability is derived. At each time step, the equations given yield one point on the pseudo curve. An example shows a 7-layer cross section model with 4 producing wells.

• Research Organization: Chevron Research Co.
• OSTI ID: 6618482
• Journal Information: Soc. Pet. Eng. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. J.; (United States) Vol. 14:1; ISSN SPTJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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