A Two-Phase Non-Linear One-Dimensional Flow Model for Reserves Estimation in Tight Oil and Gas Condensate Reservoirs Using Scaling Principles

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leopoldo M. Ruiz Maraggi ◽  
Larry W. Lake ◽  
Mark P. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Flow Model ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Condensate ◽  
Tight Oil ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Gas Condensate Reservoirs ◽  
Dimensional Flow ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Tight Oil And Gas

A Two-Phase Flow Model for Reserves Estimation in Tight-Oil and Gas-Condensate Reservoirs Using Scaling Principles

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
L. M. Ruiz Maraggi ◽  
L. W. Lake ◽  
M. P. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Gas Flow ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Gas Condensate ◽  
Tight Oil ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Reservoir Pressure ◽  
Single Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase

Summary A common approach to forecast production from unconventional reservoirs is to extrapolate single-phase flow solutions. This approach ignores the effects of multiphase flow, which exist once the reservoir pressure falls below the bubble/dewpoint. This work introduces a new two-phase (oil and gas) flow solution suitable to extrapolating oil and gas production using scaling principles. In addition, this study compares the application of the two-phase and the single-phase solutions to estimates of production from tight-oil wells in the Wolfcamp Formation of west Texas. First, we combine the oil and the gas flow equations into a single two-phase flow equation. Second, we introduce a two-phase pseudopressure to help linearize the pressure diffusivity equation. Third, we cast the two-phase diffusion equation into a dimensionless form using inspectional analysis. The output of the model is a predicted dimensionless flow rate that can be easily scaled using two parameters: a hydrocarbon pore volume and a characteristic time. This study validates the solution against results of a commercial simulator. We also compare the results of both the two-phase and the single-phase solutions to forecast wells. The results of this research are the following: First, we show that single-phase flow solutions will consistently underestimate the oil ultimate recovery factors (URFs) for solution gas drives. The degree of underestimation will depend on the reservoir and flowing conditions as well as the fluid properties. Second, this work presents a sensitivity analysis of the pressure/volume/temperature (PVT) properties, which shows that lighter oils (more volatile) will yield larger recovery factors for the same drawdown conditions. Third, we compare the estimated ultimate recovery (EUR) predictions for two-phase and single-phase solutions under boundary-dominated flow (BDF) conditions. The results show that single-phase flow solutions will underestimate the ultimate cumulative oil production of wells because they do not account for liberation of dissolved gas and its subsequent expansion (pressure support) as the reservoir pressure falls below the bubblepoint. Finally, the application of the two-phase model provides a better fit when compared with the single-phasesolution. The present model requires very little computation time to forecast production because it only uses two fitting parameters. It provides more realistic estimates of URFs and EURs, when compared with single-phase flow solutions, because it considers the expansion of the oil and gas phases for saturated flow. Finally, the solution is flexible and can be applied to forecast both tight-oil and gas condensate wells.

A ONE-DIMENSIONAL TWO-PHASE FLOW MODEL AND EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION FOR A FLASHING VISCOUS LIQUID IN A SPLASH PLATE NOZZLE

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 795-817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mika P. Jarvinen ◽  
A. E. P. Kankkunen ◽  
R. Virtanen ◽  
P. H. Miikkulainen ◽  
V. P. Heikkila
Keyword(s):  
Viscous Liquid ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
One Dimensional

An Evaluation of the Average Flow Model [1] for Surface Roughness Effects in Lubrication

1980 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. L. Teale ◽  
A. O. Lebeck
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Roughness Effects ◽  
Important Conclusion ◽  
Average Flow ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Dimensional Flow ◽  
Two Dimensional Flow ◽  
Average Flow Model

The average flow model presented by Patir and Cheng [1] is evaluated. First, it is shown that the choice of grid used in the average flow model influences the results. The results presented are different from those given by Patir and Cheng. Second, it is shown that the introduction of two-dimensional flow greatly reduces the effect of roughness on flow. Results based on one-dimensional flow cannot be relied upon for two-dimensional problems. Finally, some average flow factors are given for truncated rough surfaces. These can be applied to partially worn surfaces. The most important conclusion reached is that an even closer examination of the average flow concept is needed before the results can be applied with confidence to lubrication problems.

scholarly journals Modelling sedimentation–consolidation in the framework of a one-dimensional two-phase flow model

2013 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julien Chauchat ◽  
Sylvain Guillou ◽  
Damien Pham Van Bang ◽  
Kim Dan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Flow Model ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
One Dimensional

Numerical Simulation of Supersonic Combustion in Quasi One-Dimensional Flow

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Gary Yip
Keyword(s):  
Flow Model ◽  
Cone Angle ◽  
Initial Pressure ◽  
Supersonic Combustion ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Hypersonic Propulsion ◽  
Dimensional Flow ◽  
Conical Shock ◽  
Shock System

Abstract Supersonic combustion induced by a two-shock system has been studied using a chemical nonequilibrium, quasi one-dimensional flow model. The combustion of stoichiometric, premixed H2-air is described by a chemistry model which consists of 11 species and 28 reactions. The freestream Mach numbers used in this calculations are 8, 10 and 12. The initial pressure is 0.01 atm and temperature 300 K. The first of the two shocks is a conical shock and the second is its reflection. Supersonic combustion has been predicted to occur at combustor pressures between 0.8 and 2.9 atmospheres, and temperatures between 1500 and 3000 K. The Mach number of the flow in the combustor is between 1.7 and 4. These combustor conditions are typical of the future hypersonic propulsion systems. The results also show the changes in the composition of the flow during the induction and heat release phases. The two-shock system is assumed to be generated by a cone. For Mach 8, 10 and 12, the minimum cone angle for generating a strong enough two-shock system to induce supersonic combustion has also been identified.

Monitoring the composition of gas condensate well streams based on samples taken from multiphase flow meters

2021 ◽  
pp. 127-139
Author(s):  
E. A. Gromova ◽  
S. A. Zanochuev
Keyword(s):  
Multiphase Flow ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Condensate ◽  
Flow Meters ◽  
Gas Condensate Reservoirs ◽  
Reliable Estimation ◽  
Development Control ◽  
Hydrocarbon System ◽  
Labor Consuming

The article highlights the relevance of reliable estimation of the composition and properties of reservoir gas during the development of gas condensate fields and the complexity of the task for reservoirs containing zones of varying condensate content. The authors have developed a methodology that allows monitoring the composition of gas condensate well streams of similar reservoirs. There are successful examples of the approach applied in Achimov gas condensate reservoirs at the Urengoy oil and gas condensate field. The proposed approach is based on the use of the so-called fluid factors, which are calculated on the basis of the known component compositions of various flows of the studied hydrocarbon system. The correlation between certain "fluid factors" and the properties of reservoir gas (usually determined by more labor-consuming methods) allows one to quickly obtain important information necessary to solve various development control tasks.

Modeling of Wall Friction for Multispecies Solid-Gas Flows

1986 ◽  
Vol 108 (4) ◽  
pp. 486-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. D. Doss ◽  
M. G. Srinivasan
Keyword(s):  
Shear Stress ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Wall Friction ◽  
Gas Flows ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Friction Models ◽  
Wall Interaction ◽  
The One

The empirical expressions for the equivalent friction factor to simulate the effect of particle-wall interaction with a single solid species have been extended to model the wall shear stress for multispecies solid-gas flows. Expressions representing the equivalent shear stress for solid-gas flows obtained from these wall friction models are included in the one-dimensional two-phase flow model and it can be used to study the effect of particle-wall interaction on the flow characteristics.

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