Petroleum Reservoir Simulation: The Engineering Approach

Petroleum Reservoir Simulation, Second Edition, introduces this novel engineering approach for petroleum reservoir modeling and operations simulations. Updated with new exercises, a new glossary and a new chapter on how to create the data to run a simulation, this comprehensive reference presents step-by-step numerical procedures in an easy to understand format. Packed with practical examples and guidelines, this updated edition continues to deliver an essential tool for all petroleum and reservoir engineers.

Includes new exercises, a glossary and referencesBridges research and practice with guidelines on introducing basic reservoir simulation parameters, such as history matching and decision tree content Helps readers apply knowledge with assistance on how to prepare data files to run a reservoir simulator

1. Introduction 2. Single-Phase Fluid Flow Equations in Multidimensional Domain 3. Flow Equations Using CVFD Terminology 4. Simulation with a Block-Centered Grid 5. Simulation with a Point-Distributed Grid 6. Well Representation in Simulators 7. Single-Phase Flow Equation for Various Fluids 8. Linearization of Flow Equations 9. Methods of Solution of Linear Equations 10. Introduction to Modeling Multiphase Flow in Petroleum Reservoirs 11. Practical guidelines for a model developer and user 12. Decision Tree

Appendix A User’s Manual for Single-Phase Simulator A.1 Introduction A.2 Data File Preparation A.3 Description of Variables Used in Preparing a Data File A.4 Instructions to Run Simulator A.5 Limitations Imposed on the Compiled Version A.6 Example of a Prepared Data