Abstract
The aim of this paper is to present a method of building a heterogeneous reservoir permeability field for flow simulation using pressure transient data. The permeability field will be derived from effective permeability and fractal dimension obtained from well test analysis and conditional simulation techniques. The paper presents and discusses the different levels of heterogeneity that can be created with different values of the fractal exponent. A mathematical model is presented for estimating effective permeability and fractal dimension from transient data from naturally fractured reservoir. This model is more appropriate than existing models because it considers the irregular and random nature of the fractured system in the reservoir matrix. The model is well suited for computer automated well test analysis. An illustrative example of how to use effective permeability and fractal dimension derived from pressure transient test data with some reservoir data to generate consistent reservoir description is presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Society of Petroleum Engineers - Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, ADIPEC 1996 |
| Publisher | Society of Petroleum Engineers |
| Pages | 352-367 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781555634223 |
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| State | Published - 1996 |
Publication series
| Name | Society of Petroleum Engineers - Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, ADIPEC 1996 |
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Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Society of Petroleum Engineers - Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, ADIPEC 1996. All rights reserved.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
- Geochemistry and Petrology
- Fuel Technology