Reservoir Production Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main stages of oil recovery?
A
Primary Recovery: Uses natural pressure to produce oil.
Secondary Recovery: Injects water or gas to maintain pressure.
Tertiary (Enhanced Oil Recovery): Uses methods like steam or chemicals to get more oil out after the first two stages.
2
Q
What are reservoir drive mechanisms?
A
Drive mechanisms are the natural forces that move fluids to the wellbore, such as water drive, gas cap drive, and solution gas drive.
3
Q
What is artificial lift?
A
Artificial lift refers to techniques like gas lift or pumps used to increase production when natural pressure is not enough to push fluids to the surface.
