A permeability scaling technique in the numerical simulation of water coning

Author

Virendra Kumar Dutta

Abstract

"A two-dimensional, two-phase, radial, horizontally layered water coning simulator was programmed for large memory digital computers. A permeability sealing technique is developed which allows the use of large size blocks as production blocks. As a result of this technique large time steps have been used without causing saturation instabilities around the well bore and the permeability scaling technique allows a more realistic simulation of a water cone. The IMPES method is used to calculate pressure and saturation in the system for each finite time step. The behaviour of the simulator is studied for various factors affecting the advance of a water cone in a reservoir"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Arnold, Marion D., 1932-2010

Committee Member(s)

Wilson, Tommie C., 1939-
Muir, Clifford D.

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Petroleum Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1970

Pagination

vii, 90 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-281).

Rights

© 1970 Virendra Kumar Dutta, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Oil reservoir engineering -- Computer simulationPermeability -- Mathematical modelsFluid dynamics

Thesis Number

T 2438

Print OCLC #

6024879

Electronic OCLC #

862109886

Recommended Citation

Dutta, Virendra Kumar, "A permeability scaling technique in the numerical simulation of water coning" (1970). Masters Theses. 5409.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5409