Determination of Dynamic Drainage Volume in Water-Flood Operations Based on Fluid Flow Velocity Field Delineation

2020 ◽  
Vol 143 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Zhao ◽  
Qihao Qian ◽  
Chengfang Shi ◽  
John Yilin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Velocity Field ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Fluid Velocity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
New Method ◽  
Drainage Volume ◽  
Flow Velocity Field ◽  
Fluid Flow Velocity ◽  
Effective Manner

Abstract Dynamic drainage volume is a useful measure in evaluating well completions, well spacing, and water-flood operations. It is usually approximated with a two-dimensional circle or a three-dimensional (3D) box that encloses a well using empirical correlations and production/injection volumes. While this approximation may be convenient, it certainly is not a good estimation for the effective and dynamic drainage volume, which is key for improved recovery. This paper proposes a new method to compute dynamic drainage volumes based on reservoir simulation results. A 3D fluid flow velocity field is first generated and then visualized as a function of time. Through velocity thresholding, one can delineate flow regions, and accurately and parsimoniously determine well drainage in water-flood operations. Our new method was proven to be more efficient and practical as demonstrated in a field-based synthetic model with nine injectors and 16 producers formed as an inverted five-spot water-flood pattern commonly used in the field, and a benchmark SPE 9 model. The novelty of the method lies in that a 3D fluid velocity field is generated to determine dynamic drainage volume. Our new method could be applied to optimize well placement and improve well operation, and finally increase the production in a heuristic, instructive, and cost-effective manner to maximize the estimated ultimate recovery.

Study on Flow Velocity Field of Local Scour around the Pier Protected by the Sediment Storage Dam

2012 ◽  
Vol 594-597 ◽  
pp. 1975-1978
Author(s):  
Hai Jing Zhao ◽  
Dan Xun Li ◽  
Xing Kui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Field ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Physical Model ◽  
Model Test ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Local Scour ◽  
Physical Model Test ◽  
Three Dimensional Flow ◽  
Sediment Storage ◽  
Flow Velocity Field

Aimed at the representative project which is protected by the downstream sediment storage dam, three dimensional flow velocity field in local scour area around the separate bridge pier via physical model test was studied. The influences of shaping the eroded pit caused by the velocities in different directions were analyzed. The distribution results of flow velocity field in local scour pit near the pier protected by the sediment storage dam, deduced from the paper, will provide references for the defensive design of bridge projects.

Simulation of Simplified Three-Dimensional Space Flow Velocity Field in Reservoir on the Condition of Unsteady Flow and its Application

2012 ◽  
Vol 203 ◽  
pp. 514-518
Author(s):  
Shi Ping Fan ◽  
Jian Ming Yang ◽  
Min Quan Feng ◽  
Bang Min Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Calculation ◽  
Velocity Field ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Unsteady Flow ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Dimensional Space ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Velocity Field ◽  
Flood Period ◽  
Three Dimensional Space

In view of the complexity of the conventional simulation calculation method of three-dimensional flow field for the reservoir, and to analysis of the change of the reservoir’s flow field in flood period, in this paper, based on the unsteady flow numerical calculation, the simulation method for three-dimensional space flow velocity field of the reservoir in flood period was studied and applied to the Wenyuhe Reservoir. First refining the actual extraction of grid, and then having an unsteady flow numerical calculation for the reservoir, finally through layering and stripping the grid, three-dimensional space flow velocity field the reservoir on the condition of unsteady flow has been studied. The results showed that the reservoir velocity along the flow direction is becoming smaller, and surface velocity is fast; with the flow increase gradually, the unsteady flow has a great effect on the flow field of the reservoir’s concave bank. The grid can at will encryption, so the calculation precision can be effectively controlled and the process of simulation is easy to be programmed. The research results can simplify the complexity of the reservoir for three-dimensional numerical simulation, and up to providing theoretical support for reservoir flood control.

Radial Flow Velocity Field for Predicting Upper-Bound Solutions for Plane Strain Extrusion

1968 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
R. G. Fenton
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Field ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Plane Strain ◽  
Upper Bound ◽  
Radial Flow ◽  
Flow Velocity Field ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Ram Pressure ◽  
Considerable Range

The upper bound of the average ram pressure, based on an assumed radial flow velocity field, is derived for plane strain extrusion. Ram pressures are calculated for a complete range of reduction ratios and die angles, considering a wide range of frictional conditions. Results are compared with upper-bound ram pressures obtained by considering velocity fields other than the radial flow field, and it is shown that for a considerable range of reduction ratios and die angles, the radial flow field yields better upper bounds for the average ram pressure.

scholarly journals A dual sensor device to estimate fluid flow velocity at diffuse hydrothermal vents

2009 ◽  
Vol 56 (11) ◽  
pp. 2065-2074 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Sarrazin ◽  
P. Rodier ◽  
M.K. Tivey ◽  
H. Singh ◽  
A. Schultz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Hydrothermal Vents ◽  
Sensor Device ◽  
Fluid Flow Velocity ◽  
Dual Sensor

scholarly journals Penerapan Dinamika Fluida dalam Perhitungan Kecepatan Aliran dan Perolehan Minyak di Reservoir

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 707
Author(s):  
Dwi Listriana Kusumastuti
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Control Volume ◽  
Petroleum Industry ◽  
Reservoir Rock ◽  
Curved Pipe ◽  
Fluid Flow Velocity ◽  
Control Volumes

Water, oil and gas inside the earth are stored in the pores of the reservoir rock. In the world of petroleum industry, calculation of volume of the oil that can be recovered from the reservoir is something important to do. This calculation involves the calculation of the velocity of fluid flow by utilizing the principles and formulas provided by the Fluid Dynamics. The formula is usually applied to the fluid flow passing through a well defined control volume, for example: cylinder, curved pipe, straight pipes with different diameters at the input and output, and so forth. However, because of reservoir rock, as the fluid flow medium, has a wide variety of possible forms of the control volumes, hence, calculation of the velocity of the fluid flow is becoming difficult as it would involve calculations of fluid flow velocity for each control volume. This difficulties is mainly caused by the fact that these control volumes, that existed in the rock, cannot be well defined. This paper will describe a method for calculating this fluid flow velocity of the control volume, which consists of a combination of laboratory measurements and the use of some theories in the Fluid Dynamics. This method has been proofed can be used for calculating fluid flow velocity as well as oil recovery in reservoir rocks, with fairly good accuration.

scholarly journals Electrohydrodynamics of stationary cone-jet streaming

2015 ◽  
Vol 471 (2182) ◽  
pp. 20150290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrey V. Subbotin ◽  
Alexander N. Semenov
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Field ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Entropy Production ◽  
Cone Angle ◽  
Surface Current ◽  
Conductive Liquid ◽  
Flow Velocity Field ◽  
Principle Of Maximum Entropy ◽  
Principle Of Maximum

We discover novel types of stationary cone-jet steams emitting from a nozzle of a syringe loaded with a conductive liquid. The predicted cone-jet-flow geometries are based on the analysis of the electrohydrodynamic equations including the surface current. The electric field and the flow velocity field inside the cone are calculated. It is shown that the electric current along the conical stream depends on the cone angle. The stable values of this angle are obtained based on the Onsager’s principle of maximum entropy production. The characteristics of the jet that emits from the conical tip are also studied. The obtained results are relevant both for the electrospraying and electrospinning processes.

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