Dr.
Helmy Sayyouh 01/17/23 1
Selecting a higher number of dimensions to
represent a system may be scientifically correct,
but we may lack the information or the
computational overhead needed to assign this
many dimensions.
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Rectangular geometry is the one that is most
familiar to us.
Most field-scale multi-well studies are done in
this co-ordinate system.
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The fluid particles
moving in straight
lines, at different
speeds in different
directions and
locations.
Streamlines are
parallel to the three
principal axes (x, y,
and z), which are
orthogonal.
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Many types of analyses and systems do lend
themselves to description as one-dimensional.
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Many reservoir simulation studies employ two-dimensional Cartesian
coordinate systems.
Account for directional permeability variation and lateral well distributions
thin.
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A three-dimensional representation allows us to accommodate a wide
variety of problems of practical interest, such as layered reservoirs (with
or without cross flow), partially penetrating wells, multi-layered
production schemes, and thick reservoirs where gravitational forces could
be significant.
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Describes a single-well problems
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A particle moving in a three-dimensional
radial-cylindrical flow geometry can be
illustrated as
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A typical one-dimensional, radial-cylindrical
flow model is the classical representation
used in well test analysis
In this case, flow is constrained to the r-direction such
that streamlines are rays converging towards the center
of the well.
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The two-dimensional r-z plane can be taken
at any location without changing the
problem because of its axi-symmetric
nature.
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The three-dimensional flow structure in radial-
cylindrical coordinate system admits property
variation in all three directions.
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-In single-well studies when a strong permeability contrast exists
in two principal directions on the lateral plane.
-When vertical well is intercepted by a vertical, high-conductivity
fracture.
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Provides a good representation of some specific reservoir engineering
problems. Two examples are partial penetration to a thick formation by a
production well, and flow around perforations.
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A curvilinear coordinate system allows a better
representation of the flow geometry, as well as
the boundary geometry.
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Implementation of
curvilinear
coordinates to a
five-spot
injection/production
pattern.
The streamlines and equipotential contours define the curvilinear
elemental volume.
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Choosing the appropriate coordinate system
and number of dimensions is not only
paramount to a simulation study’s success, but
also to its relative simplicity.
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We must exercise good engineering judgment
in establishing the scope of our study.
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