Basic Reservoir Simulation (RE02)


DATE	LOCATION	FEES		REGISTRATION


Dec 5-9, 2010	Tripoli, Libya		Course Fee: EUR 2425 Computer Fee: EUR 500

Instructor

Leonhard Ganzer

This course deals with the practical aspects of reservoir simulation without complicated mathematics or differential equations. It is intended for individuals who are interested in making intelligent use of this powerful tool for the management of petroleum reservoirs. Assumptions involved in different simulation models and their influence on results will be discussed. The course will include workshop sessions dealing with practical simulation problems. A simulator will be used to illustrate simulation concepts that are of fundamental importance to reservoir engineers.

OUTLINE

Introduction and history on reservoir simulation

Classification of simulators - uses of reservoir simulators, current state-of-the-art

Basic conservation equations and mass balance

Review of fluid properties for simulation - black-oil and compositional fluid models

Rock properties and saturation functions - porosity, permeability, compressibility, relative permeability, capillary pressure, correlations

Grid selection and construction - introduction to various grid types, aquifer modelling, fault modelling

Upgridding and upscaling

Treatment of wells in simulators

Introduction to history matching

Special simulation models - streamline simulation, fractured reservoirs, compositional modelling

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is intended as an introductory course in the art of reservoir simulation. Geoscientists, petroleum and reservoir engineers should attend this course who wish to improve their understanding of the potential and limitations of this tool. Participants should have a good understanding of basic reservoir engineering.