PET 467E - Analysis of Well Pressure Tests

Course Objectives

1. Acquaint students with general and fundamental knowledge in designing and analyzing the well tests
2. Provide knowledge of fundamental equations describing the transient fluid flow in porous media,
3. Acquaint students with traditional and modern well test analysis methods
4. Develop students’ ability to apply integrated knowledge of math and basic sciences to the solution ofproblems related to fluid flow and reservoir performance predictions,
5. Provide students with the information needed on well test design to improve their quantitativecapabilities in solving reservoir engineering problems.

Course Description

Fundamentals of well test analysis. Methodology in analysis and test types. Diffusivity equation and its solutions. Semi-log approach and type curve matching. Pressure-derivative analysis methods. Formation
damage and wellbore storage. Superposition principle. Pressure drawdown and buildup analysis. Multiple rate tests. Concept of effective wellbore radius. Well test analysis for fractured wells. Well Test Design and points to be taken into considerations in test design.