Masters Theses

Abstract

"An analysis of the principal theories concerning the transient movement of water in artesian aquifers and from artesian aquifers into hydrocarbon reservoirs is presented. Various analytical methods which can be applied to depict the behavior of these two types of aquifer systems are compared.

Most aquifer studies to date have been based upon the Thesis Non-Equilibrium Formula. This equation has been used to calculate the coefficients of storage and transmissibility for aquifers; to evaluate well performance; and to investigate problems concerning recharge, movement, and discharge of aquifer water. However, one problem which still remains is that of accurately predicting the recharge volumes which supply the reservoir drawdown area under the effects of pressure decline.

The present study suggests a possible means of accurately determining recharge volumes by the application of the Van Everdingen-Hurst Laplacian solution to the radial diffusivity equation for transient water movement. This solution would be based upon the withdrawal rates, cumulative withdrawals, and aquifer pressure profiles"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Carlile, Robert E.

Committee Member(s)

Beveridge, Thomas R. (Thomas Robinson), 1918-1978
Gillett, Billy E.
Govier, John P., 1913-1998

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Petroleum Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1967

Pagination

vi, 67 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-66).

Rights

© 1967 Alton John Nute, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Hydrocarbon reservoirs -- Mathematical models
Pressure -- Mathematical models
Aquifer storage recovery
Groundwater recharge

Thesis Number

T 2005

Print OCLC #

5987396

Electronic OCLC #

909887065

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