PE3002 Numerical Reservoir Simulation Syllabus:
PE3002 Numerical Reservoir Simulation Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVE:
To enable the student to understand the basic concept and applications of Numerical Methods in Reservoirs.
UNIT I
Introduction, fracturing, Stress Distribution, Vertical Versus Horizontal Fractures, Pressure Related to Fracturing, Closure Pressure, Fracturing Pressure –Decline anlaysis, Pressure Interpretation After Closure, Properties of Fracturing Fluids.
UNIT II
Proppants, Propped Fracture Design, Fracture Propagation Model, Width Equations, Material Balance, Detailed Models. Evaluation of Fracture Design.
UNIT III
Acid Fracturing, Acid Systems and Placement Techniques, Fracturing of Deviated and Horizontal Wells, Matrix Stimulations, Matrix Acidizing Design, Rate and Pressure Limits for Matrix Treatment, Fluid Volume Requirements
UNIT IV
Design and implementation of a multiphase flow reservoir simulator, including interphase mass transfer and variable fluid saturation pressure. Design of compositional reservoir simulators using generalized equation of state. Recent advances in reservoir simulation.
UNIT V
Overview of simulator models and flow conditions. Methods of Solution. Performance Prediction. History match, concept on coning and compositional models. Stimulation Considerations.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
On completion of the course students are expected to
CO1: Know about the fracturing, stress distribution and properties of fracturing fluids
CO2: Gain the Fracture Propagation Models and evaluation of fracture design
CO3: Work on Acid Fracturing and Matrix acidizing design
CO4: Know about the multiphase flow behavior in reservoir and simulation
CO5: Know about the simulator models used for the reservoir applications.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Standard Handbook of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering. 2nd Edition. William C Lyons, Gary C Plisga. Gulf Professional Publishing.
REFERENCE:
1. Petroleum Exploration Hand Book by Moody, G.B.