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2-D discrete element modeling of unconsolidated sandstones
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
In this work unconsolidated sands saturated with heavy oil were modeled using a discrete element numerical model, (DEM). The DEM code was built in Mathematica ♭ programming language. The strain-stress behavior of biaxial ...
Lisburne Formation fracture characterization and flow modeling
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Evaluation of fractured reservoirs for fluid flow and optimal well placement is often very complicated. In general, fractures enhance permeability and increase access to matrix surface, but their random aspects create ...
An efficient tuning strategy to calibrate cubic EOS for compositional simulation
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
A new strategy for preparing an equation of state for use in compositional simulation is presented. The strategy comprises three major steps: extending the plus fraction and matching the saturation pressure, grouping, and ...
Effects of non-Darcy flow on pressure buildup analysis of hydraulically fractured gas reservoirs
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Conventional well-testing techniques are commonly used to evaluate pressure transient tests of hydraulically fractured wells to estimate values such as formation permeability, fracture length, and fracture conductivity. ...
Simulation study to investigate development options for a super-heavy oil reservoir
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
A reservoir simulation study was performed on a heavy oil reservoir with the main objective of evaluating possible development options beyond the existing cold production method. The 206-acre area simulated - part of a ...
Identification and characterization of Hydraulic Flow Units in the San Juan Formation, Orocual Field, Venezuela
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
This thesis focuses on the integration of core and well log data in order to provide a petrophysical characterization of the Hydraulic Flow Units (HFU) in the San Juan Formation, Orocual Field, Venezuela. We used three ...
A comparison of Bayesian versus deterministic formulation for dynamic data integration into reservoir models
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
The integration of dynamic data into reservoir models is known as automatic history matching, and it requires the solution of an inverse problem through the minimization of an objective function. The objective function to ...
Modeling multiphase flow for high viscosity liquids: a study of vertical/inclined zero net liquid flow
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
This experimental study investigates the effects of inclination angle and fluid viscosity on zero net liquid flow (ZNLF). Predicting liquid holdup under ZNLF conditions is necessary in several types of petroleum industry ...
Experimental studies of steam-propane injection to enhance recovery of an intermediate crude oil
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
In the past few years, research has been conducted at Texas A&M University on steam-propane injection to enhance oil recovery from the Morichal field, Venezuela, which contains 13.5 ⁰API gravity oil. Experimental results ...
Performance improvement of Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone separator using different design for tangential inlet
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
The concept of compact separation is attractive in a number of operating environments. These include offshore and arctic operations, where both space and weight are at a premium, and downhole processing where space is ...