This book uses a descriptive style on how to practically carry out reservoir simulations, written by a seasoned practicing simulation engineer. Mathematical development is kept to a minimum since this is covered in-depth in many books and literature. In particular, the author shows how to link geology and simulation input, the most critical aspect of successful reservoir simulation. The book covers all of the fundamental techniques that are unique to reservoir simulation, such as pseudo relative permeability. Part Two of the book describes advanced studies, compositional modeling, hydraulically fractured and horizontal wells, EOR process and thermal simulation with a heavy emphasis on steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD). Content: Front Matter Table of Contents Part I. Bread and Butter (Black Oil) Simulation 1. Introduction 2. Mathematical Considerations 3. Geology, Petrophysics, and Layering 4. Multidisciplinary Integration and Geostatistics 5. Production Performance Analysis 6. Reservoir Fluid PVT: Data Screening 7. Capillary Pressure and Relative Permeability: Data Screening 8. Pseudo Relative Permeability and Upscaling 9. Initialization 10. Integration and Gridding 11. Basic Data Set Building 12. History Matching 13. Predictions 14. Study Management Part II. Selected Advanced Topics 15. Compositional Modeling: Gas Condensate and Volatile Oil Reservoirs 16. Hydraulically Fractured and Horizontal Wells 17. Advanced Processes 18. Naturally Fractured Reservoirs 19. Thermal Reservoir Simulation 20. Problem Sets Appendices Index Practical Reservoir Simulation outlines in detail how to practically carry out reservoir simulations. Written by a seasoned practicing simulation engineer, it uses a descriptive style for field application. Mathematical development is kept to a minimum since this is covered in depth in many books and literature. In particular, the author shows how to link geology and simulation input--the most critical aspect of successful reservoir simulation. The book covers all of the fundamental techniques that are unique to reservoir simulation, such as pseudo-relative permeability. The second half of the book describes advanced studies, compositional modeling, hydraulically fractured and horizontal wells, EOR processes and thermal simulation with a heavy emphasis on steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD). Emphasizing practice but not entirely neglecting theory, this textbook provides guidance on the development, management, and application of reservoir simulation techniques useful in the exploration for and extraction of gas and oil. Initial chapters describe basic data set generation, data screening, geological models, model construction, matching the model to known history, predictions, special simulations, and prototypical problems. More advanced topics include compositional modeling of gas condensate and volatile oil reservoirs, hydraulically fractured and horizontal wells, naturally fractured reservoirs, and thermal reservoir simulation. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Explains how to practically carry out reservoir simulations, written by a seasoned practicing simulation engineer. In particular, the author shows how to link geology and simulation input. The book covers all of the fundamental techniques that are unique to reservoir simulation, such as pseudo relative permeability. Annotation This book uses a descriptive style for carrying out reservoir simulations, written by a seasoned practicing simulation engineer. The author shows how to link geology and simulation input, the most critical aspect of successful reservoir simulation
