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Reservoir Simulation – 3credits
Petroleum Engineering
Undergraduate
Fall, 2015
Mohammad Mehdi Zarei
mzarei@khazar.org
(+994 55) 769-56-63
11 Mehseti str.(Neftchilar campus), Room #201 &202N,
Tuesday 18:10-19:30 and Wednesday 18:10-19:30
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 14:00 – 16:00
Office hours
Reservoir Engineering, Familiarity with Geological and Geophysical fundamentals
Well Logging, Basic computer programming knowledge.
English
Compulsory
Core textbook: (References)
1. Aziz, K. and Settari, A.: Petroleum Reservoir Simulation, Applied Science
Publishers LTD, London.
2. Reservoir Simulation - Heriot-Watt University Program
3. ECLIPSE 100 Reference Manual, Schlumberger, Geoquest.
http://www.khazar.org/v7810/Mohammad-Mehdi-Zarei/en
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This course covers the formulation and solution of the partial differential equations
which govern fluid flow and mass transport through porous media. This course is to
give the engineering students an appreciation for what comprises a “flow model” or
“reservoir simulator”.
By attending this course the students will obtain a general introduction to the main
functionalities in ECLIPSE software. After having completed the course you will
have been introduced to enough options in the program to be able to know how to
build such a model on your own.
The objective is to teach students the rudiments of reservoir simulation, show them
how it is built and how it is currently used in the industry as the most prominent
reservoir management computational tool. The course provides the rudiments of
reservoir simulation, which include flow equations, solution methods, and data
requirement.
Specifically, the course covers: equations of conservation of mass, conservation of
momentum, and energy balance; Analytical and numerical solutions of simple onedimensional, one-phase flow equations numerical solution of flow in petroleum
reservoirs by finite difference(FD); grid orientation problems; introduction to finite
element and mixed finite-element methods; introduction to multi-phase flow models;
relative permeability, capillary pressure; linear equation solvers; and multi-scale
simulation concept.
On the other hand, The purpose of ECLIPSE software course acquaints the students
with the construction of simulation models using the features that are common to all
installations of ECLIPSE. As such, it takes the structure of a guided tour of the input
data and incorporates a discussion of the most of the most common ECLIPSE
keywords and facilities. During this course, the students become acquainted with the
basic features and keywords of the ECLIPS simulator. An overview of the input data
and file handling characteristics is followed by a presentation of each section of each
section of the input data followed by a practical exercise. Taken together, the exercise
construct a simulation model from scratch, followed by matching the simulated past
production to the measured production.
Learning outcomes
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Be able to describe what is meant by a simulation model, saying what analytical
models and numerical models are.
Be able to describe the simplifications and issues that arise in going from the
description of a real reservoir to a reservoir simulation model.
Identify what data is required as input to perform the desired calculations.
Be aware of all the main types of grid in 1D, 2D and 3D used in reservoir simulation
and be able to describe examples of where it is most appropriate to use the different
grid types.
Apply finite difference approximations to a simple partial differential equation (PDE)
such as the diffusion equation and explain what is meant by an explicit and an implicit
numerical scheme.
The learning objective for ECLIPSE software is to give students an understanding of
reservoir simulation.
At the end of this training, the students will:
 Understand how to simulator initializes and executes
 Define block centered and corner point grid geometry
 Describe rock and fluid properties
 Allocate initial pressure and saturation distributions
 Define aquifers
 Build and execute a simulation model
 Analyze results through post processing
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Lecture
x
Group discussion
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Experiential exercise
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Lab
x
Case analysis
Course paper
Others
Methods
Date/deadlines
Percentage (%)
30
Midterm Exam
10
Case studies
10
Class Participation
20
Assignment and
quizzes
30
Final Project
Presentation/Group
Discussion
Others
100
Total
 Preparation for class
The structure of this course makes your individual study and preparation outside
the class extremely important. The lecture material will focus on the major points
introduced in the text. Reading the assigned chapters and having some familiarity
with them before class will greatly assist your understanding of the lecture. After
the lecture, you should study your notes and work relevant problems and cases
from the end of the chapter and sample exam questions.
 Withdrawal (pass/fail)
This course strictly follows grading policy of the School of Engineering. Thus, a
student is normally expected to achieve a mark of at least 60% to pass. In case of
failure, he/she will be required to repeat the course the following term or year.
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Cheating/plagiarism
Cheating or other plagiarism during the Quizzes, Mid-term and Final
Examinations will lead to paper cancellation. In this case, the student will
automatically get zero (0), without any considerations.
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Professional behavior guidelines
The students shall behave in the way to create favorable academic and
professional environment during the class hours. Unauthorized discussions and
unethical behavior are strictly prohibited.
Week
Tentative Schedule
Date/Day
1
(tentative)
17-18.09.2015
2
23-24.09.2015
3
30.09.2015
1.10.2015
4
07-08.10.2015
5
14-15.10.2015
6
21-22.10.2015
7
28-29.10.2015
8
04-05.10.2015
9
11.10.2015
10
18-19.10.2015
11
25-26.10.2015
12
02-03.11.2015
13
09-10.11.2015
14
16-17.11.2015
15
23-24.11.2015
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Topics
Introduction to reservoir simulation
Basic concepts in reservoir engineering
A simple example of a simulation model
What is a reservoir simulation?
Review of basic steps in derivation of flow equation
Conservation of mass
Conservation of momentum
Constitutive equation for fluids
Flow equation
Constitutive equation for porous materials
Constitutive equation for fluids
Multiphase flow
Non-horizontal flow Coordinate systems
One dimensional reservoir simulation
One phase reservoir simulation
Partial differential form of single phase flow equation
One phase gas, One phase water, One phase oil
Oil-Water simulation
Review of oil-water relative permeabilities and capillary
pressure
Saturated oil-gas simulation
Introduction to compositional simulation
Textbook/Assignments
H.W 1, Quiz 1
Reservoir Simulation
H.W 2, Quiz 2
Reservoir Simulation
H.W 3,Quiz 3
Reservoir Simulation
H.W 4
Reservoir Simulation
H.W 5, Quiz 4
Reservoir Simulation
H.W 6, Quiz 5
Reservoir Simulation
H.W 7, Quiz 6
Reservoir Simulation
Midterm Exam: Reservoir Simulation
Overview of the Reservoir Simulation Workflow in
ECLIPSE software.
Purpose of Reservoir Simulation & Reservoir Management
RUNSPEC: General model characteristics
GRID: Grid geometry and basic rock properties
EDIT: Modification of the processed GRID data
PROPS: PVT & SCAL properties
REGIONS: Subdivision of the reservoir
SOLUTION: Initialization
SUMMARY: Request output for line plots
SCHEDULE: Wells, completions, rate data, flow
correlations, surface facilities, Simulator advance, control
and termination
Final Exam: ECLIPSE SOFTWARE
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Practice 4