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

Journal Article · · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/9906-PA· OSTI ID:6736735
A method to determine the permeability-thickness product for a naturally fractured reservoir is presented. The method involves a graph of log (p-p/sub ws/) vs. 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 Warren and Root for a naturally fractured reservoir. A comparison is made with the the Polland method, which involves a similar graph. It was 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, Caracas, Venez
OSTI ID:
6736735
Journal Information:
J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 34:6; ISSN JPTJA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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