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Reservoir Simulation Technologies (RES06)

    Description

    This course deals with various algorithms, concepts and the possible uses of reservoir simulators in modelling dynamic reservoir behaviour. Focus is on generating stable and efficient simulation models that will minimize numerical errors and enable reliable predictions. Black-Oil and compositional model formulations as well as different grid types and solution techniques are presented to improve understanding of numerical reservoir simulation. Assumptions involved in different simulation features, extension or formulations and their influence on the results are discussed. Typical input data with associated uncertainties are presented, industry standard workflows from initialisation to history match and predictions are discussed.

    Course Level: Skill
    Duration: 5 days
    Instructor: Leonhard Ganzer

    Designed for you, if you are...

    • A reservoir engineer or in possession of skills in reservoir engineering
    • Interested in improving your understanding of reservoir simulation

    How we build your confidence

    • Technologies used within reservoir simulators are explained by simple examples and slides.
    • Reservoir simulation will be no black-box anymore. You will be encouraged to engage in discussions on your experience with simulation studies.
    • Best practices and simulation artefacts are explained with examples useful for your projects.
    • Exchange among participants during the course is stimulated to optimise the learning event.

    The benefits from attending

    By the end of the course you will feel more confident in your understanding of:

    • The errors, assumptions and benefits of numerical reservoir simulation
    • The significance of data quality checks and artefacts in simulation models
    • Different gridding technologies, their advantages and disadvantages
    • The performance, stability and instability of simulation models
    • The entire simulation life cycle and workflows
    • Typical history matching approaches
    • Black-oil vs. compositional formulation

    Topics

    • Tasks and objectives of reservoir simulation models
    • Numerical errors and artefacts in reservoir simulation
    • Input data requirements, scale issues and uncertainties
    • Review of rock and fluid properties for simulation deck input
    • Upgridding and upscaling
    • Introduction to the numerical formulation of a fluid flow simulator (black-oil and compositional)
    • Gridding - structured and unstructured gridding approaches, Cartesian grids, Corner point grids, Voronoi grids
    • Representing wells and faults in reservoir simulation models
    • Solution methods and model tuning parameter
    • Initialisation of reservoir simulation models
    • History matching approaches and prediction

    Customer Feedback

    "I like that the instructor reminds us of / points out potential pitfalls in each step of performing a simulation study." - Sr. Reservoir Engineering at PTTEP

    "Good knowledge of instructor and ability to transfer the course content efficiently." - Reservoir Engineer at PTTEP

    "Great overview and detailed explanation - which was perfectly conveyed for any background level." - Sr. Reservoir Engineer at OMV

    "This course was amazing and included a lot of practical problems." - Reservoir Engineer at MOL

    "Relevant material and advanced topics were presented in an understandable way. Examples from the real world make the topics easier to understand. This course should be mandatory for all REs." - Reservoir Engineer at DNO

    "The instructor has tackled successfully all concerns, combining theory with practice." - Reservoir Engineer at Groupement Berkine

    "The experience in Reservoir Simulation and software development offers a different (better) perspective on the subject." - Geophysical Engineer at NIS Petrol

    "Professional professor, course contents were excellent." - Head Reservoir Engineer at Groupement Berkine

    "The structure was very comprehensive and the material very clear. The quality of the instructor is very important and in this case he was excellent." - Reservoir Engineer at ADCO

    "After this course I am going to use the simulator with more caution, but definitely with more confidence as well!" - Reservoir Engineer at Qatar Petroleum

    "The instructor has a very good overview of all subjects and is good at explaining the topics for all levels" - Reservoir Engineer at AGR Petroleum Services

    "Objective criticism of the commercial simulators - makes us more aware of the limits" - Reservoir Engineer at Wintershall


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