Academic Catalog

PETE440 WELL TEST ANALYSIS

Course Code: 5660440
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Petroleum And Natural Gas Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. SERHAT AKIN
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Analytical solution to diffusivity equation and basis for pressure transient test analysis. Skin and wellbore storage concepts. Pressure buildup and flow tests. Estimating average drainage area pressure. Type curves as diagnostic tools and as an analysis technique. Analysis of well tests in hydraulically fractured wells. Well test behavior in naturally fractured reservoirs. Multiple well testing, interference and pulse tests. Well test design.