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TM4112 - 7 Building The Dynamic Model - Intro

The document discusses building a dynamic reservoir model which mathematically simulates fluid flow processes in a hydrocarbon reservoir over time. A dynamic model combines the static reservoir model with pressure- and saturation-dependent properties and wellbore characteristics. It is used to calculate production and pressure changes over the life of the reservoir and optimize depletion strategies, unlike a static model. Key steps in constructing a dynamic model include selecting the model type, grid properties, fluid properties, well parameters, and simulation controls. Model design is iterative based on the project objectives, data availability, and computing capabilities. The document provides an example model of the VLE-196 oil field in Venezuela.

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TM4112 - 7 Building The Dynamic Model - Intro

The document discusses building a dynamic reservoir model which mathematically simulates fluid flow processes in a hydrocarbon reservoir over time. A dynamic model combines the static reservoir model with pressure- and saturation-dependent properties and wellbore characteristics. It is used to calculate production and pressure changes over the life of the reservoir and optimize depletion strategies, unlike a static model. Key steps in constructing a dynamic model include selecting the model type, grid properties, fluid properties, well parameters, and simulation controls. Model design is iterative based on the project objectives, data availability, and computing capabilities. The document provides an example model of the VLE-196 oil field in Venezuela.

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Geophysics

Data
analysis
Depth
conversion
Simulation

Well
correlation

Well
design Facies
modelling
Property modelling
And Upscaling

Building the Dynamic Reservoir


Model - Introduction
TM4112 Karakterisasi & Pemodelan Reservoir
Dynamic Reservoir Model
 A mathematical model that describes and
simulates the time-dependent flow
processes active in a hydrocarbon reservoir
 The dynamic model combines
 The static model
 Pressure- and saturation-dependent properties

 Near-well, wellbore, and facilities properties

 to calculate production and pressure vs time


Importance
 Static Model
 Model of reservoir at initial conditions
 Insufficient to predict performance or optimize
development
 Dynamic Model
 Models entire life of reservoir
 Can produce reservoir several times under
different operating conditions
 Can optimize reservoir depletion plan
Steps in Model Construction
 Selection of the model type
 Selection of grid properties:
 Selection of the grid coordinate system and number of
dimensions
 Selection of optimal grid block sizes
 Specification of reservoir properties
 Simplification of reservoir geometry
 Selection of the fluid model and number of phases
 Selection of rock-fluid properties
 Selection of well parameters:
 Selection of the well model
 Specification of well control
 Selection of simulation control parameters:
 Specification of time step size control
 Selection of the numerical solution method
 Initialization
Several of these steps are interdependent making model design an iterative process.

Factors Affecting Model Design

 Objectives of the simulation study


 Quality of the answer needed to satisfy the
project objectives
 Complexity of the reservoir processes to
be modeled including secondary and/or
tertiary recovery processes
 Budget constraints
 Time available to complete the study
Factors Affecting Model Design

 Availability and quality of reservoir data


 Availability and quality of historical
production data
 Capabilities and ease of use of available
simulators
 Capabilities and availability of computer
facilities
Example Model
 Model construction will be illustrated using
the VLE-196 Field as an example.
Location of VLE 196 Field in Block V,
Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
Base Map for the C4-C5 Reservoir
Simulation Study
Introduction
 VLE-196 field discovered in 1958
 Produced over 200 million STB
 Moderate water drive
 Wells produced with sliding sleeves to
control water production
 About 50 wells completed in the Misoa
sandstones
Objectives
 Characterize the reservoir for modeling
 Identify bypassed and untapped
compartments
 Develop a plan to increase production
rates and reserves

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