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Quantitative Methods Reservoir Engineering
Preface
Most reservoir flow analysis books introduce the basic equations, such as Darcy's law, single-phase radial flow solutions, simple well test models, and the usual descriptions of relative permeability and capillary pressure and explain elementary concepts in finite difference methods and modeling before referring readers to commercial simulators and industry case studies. These books, and
the courses that promote them, are useful in introducing students to fundamental methodologies and company practices. However, few develop the physical and mathematical insight needed to create the next generation of models or to evaluate the limitations behind existing simulation tools. Many analysis techniques and computational approaches employed, in fact, are incorrect,despite their common use in reservoir evaluation.
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Quantitative Methods Reservoir Engineering
Preface
Most reservoir flow analysis books introduce the basic equations, such as Darcy's law, single-phase radial flow solutions, simple well test models, and the usual descriptions of relative permeability and capillary pressure and explain elementary concepts in finite difference methods and modeling before referring readers to commercial simulators and industry case studies. These books, and
the courses that promote them, are useful in introducing students to fundamental methodologies and company practices. However, few develop the physical and mathematical insight needed to create the next generation of models or to evaluate the limitations behind existing simulation tools. Many analysis techniques and computational approaches employed, in fact, are incorrect,despite their common use in reservoir evaluation.
Quantitative Methods Reservoir Engineering
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