Rate-Convolved Horner Plot for Analysis of Simultaneously Acquired Flow Rate and Pressure Data

Abstract

The authors presents a new technique called the Rate-Convolved Horner plot for analyzing rate and pressure data which offers certain advantages in comparison to other methods. These advantages include: simplicity and analogy to conventional Horner plot, integration of flow period data with shut-in data, better handle on skin, and its adaptability for quick wellsite interpretation. Field examples are presented to show the application of this technique to a variety of well testing configurations. The technique presented is especially suited for the analysis of short duration transient tests, i.e., after underbalance perforating, TCP/DST, closed chamber testing and IMPULSE Testing because of rapid variations of flow rate in such tests.

Meeting Name

Proceedings: SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition 1989

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1989 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1989

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