Course Description

This course covers five sections that include the general introduction to Rate Transient Analysis, Traditional Decline Curve Analysis, Modern Rate Transient Analysis, Unconventional Reservoirs, and Integration of Material Balance.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participant will be able to:

• Understand the principles and applications of rate transient analysis.
• Differentiate between traditional pressure transient analysis and rate time analysis.
• Identify the data requirements for rate time analysis.
• Analyze reservoir information under transient and pseudo-steady state conditions.
• Apply dimensionless variables in rate time analysis.
• Evaluate the limitations of rate time analysis.
• Differentiate between exponential, harmonic, and hyperbolic decline curves.
• Assess the impact of well performance parameters on Economic Ultimate Recovery (EUR).
• Extend decline curve analysis to transient state conditions.
• Utilize rate time analysis when bottom hole pressure varies.
• Evaluate oil and gas wells using Blasingame and Agarwal type curves.
• Apply flowing material balance analysis.
• Analyze rate time data for unconventional reservoirs.
• Identify flow regimes in multiple fractured, horizontal wells.
• Determine reservoir parameters from rate time data in unconventional formations.
• Utilize decline curve analysis for unconventional reservoirs.
• Integrate material balance with rate equations to predict rate as a function of time.
• Predict rates for single-phase gas and oil reservoirs using simple cases.

Who Can Benefit

Engineers or geoscientists who will occupy the position of reservoir engineer, and any other technically trained individual who desires a more in-depth foundation in reservoir engineering.