RESERVOIR MODELLING & SIMULATION

PCB3053
JANUARY 2014
Chapter 1- Part 1
Introduction
(Overview on Reservoir Modelling & Simulation)

Lesson Outcomes
At the end of this lesson the student will be able
to:
Appreciate importance of the reservoir modeling and
simulation.
Identify the different modeling methods available.
Identify the data considered by the modeling methods
and where this may be found.

WHAT IS A SIMULATION MODEL?

A simulation model is one which shows the main features
of a real system, or resembles it in its behaviour, but is
simple enough to make calculations on. These calculations
may be analytical or numerical.

The Need for Reservoir Simulation

Modeling Methods

Any problem is solvable if you can make assumptions - the

key is determining the right assumptions.
Not every question demands in-depth modeling of every
detail.
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Analogies

Decline Curve Analysis

Material Balance Analysis

Streamline Simulation
Streamline-based flow simulation differentiates itself from cell-based
simulation techniques such as finite-differences and finite-elements in
that phase saturations and components are transported along a flowbased grid defined by streamlines (or streamtubes) rather than moved
from cell-to-cell.
This difference allows streamlines to be extremely efficient in solving
large, heterogeneous models if key assumptions in the formulation are
met by the physical system being simulated.

Streamlines automatically allow the determination of the allocation of flow between

wells. From left to right: rates are progressively changed to yield a balanced pattern.
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Finite Difference Reservoir Simulation

Divide the reservoir into numerous blocks and represents it with a
mesh of points or grid blocks.

Integrated Production Modelling

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Data Considered by Reservoir Modelling Methods

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To make a decision by the

reservoir management
(2) Reservoir Simulation Model

(1) Geological Model

(3) History Matching

(5) Select the optimum technique

and scenario to reduce operation
expenses and increase the recovery

(4) Predicting under different

producing techniques &
scenarios

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