Abstract
This paper presents 3-D pre-processors to calculate proper well inflow relations for modeling horizontal or curved inclined wells in a finite difference reservoir simulator. The technique frequently used in the oil industry is Peaceman's analytical well model although several assumptions are violated in the case of a horizontal well. An error analysis was conducted for the well model proposed by Peaceman. Based upon this analysis, new methods are proposed to improve the accuracy of modeling horizontal and curved inclined wells.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings - SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition |
| Editors | Anon |
| Place of Publication | Richardson, TX, United States |
| Publisher | Publ by Soc of Petroleum Engineers of AIME |
| Pages | 49-64 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Volume | Sigma |
| Publication status | Published - 1990 |
| Event | Proceedings: SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition 1990 - New Orleans, LA, USA Duration: 1990 Sept 23 → 1990 Sept 26 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings: SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition 1990 |
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| City | New Orleans, LA, USA |
| Period | 90/9/23 → 90/9/26 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geology
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology