Reservoir Engineering Flashcards
What is fluid characterization?
It’s determining the properties of oil, gas, and water in a reservoir, which affects how we can produce them.
Why is well test analysis important?
It helps understand how big a reservoir is and how easily fluids flow by studying pressure changes during production.
What does nodal analysis do?
It evaluates how easily oil or gas can flow from the reservoir to the surface by analyzing the well and its surroundings.
What is the purpose of rate transient analysis?
It uses changes in production rates over time to predict how much oil or gas is left and how the reservoir is performing.
What is the material balance equation used for?
It’s used to estimate the original amount of oil or gas in a reservoir by tracking produced fluids and changes in reservoir pressure.
What is reservoir simulation?
It’s using computer models to predict reservoir behavior under different production scenarios, helping optimize field development.
What is decline curve analysis?
It’s a method used to predict future production by analyzing past production rates, useful for estimating how much oil or gas is left.
