Method for well testing
Abstract
The present document discloses techniques to perform an impulse well test for formation property estimation of subsurface reservoirs. It disclosures a method to obtain the optimum time range of a downhole isolation valve closure to achieve an acceptable depth of investigation for an impulse test and methodologies to optimize the execution of an impulse test using the simulated and measured real time bottomhole pressure data. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
Claims
exact text as granted — not AI-modified1 . A method for well testing, comprising communicating fluid from the well into a chamber in connection with a well test; determining the optimal time to close an isolation valve connected to the chamber and isolating the chamber from the well.
2 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein the optimal time to close the isolation valve is determined by using the liquid fluid length and total produced volume in the chamber.
3 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein the optimal time to close the isolation valve is determined by obtaining the maximum valid test time after the isolation valve closure.
4 . A Method according to claim 3 , wherein the valid test time after the closure of the isolation valve is given by:
Δ
t
=
t
p
exp
(
2
L
-
A
noise
kht
p
3.53
*
24
μ
BV
p
)
-
1
exp
(
L
)
-
exp
(
-
L
)
exp
(
2
L
-
A
noise
kht
p
3.53
*
24
μ
BV
p
)
Where q is the flow rate before the pressure buildup, A noise is the testing noise level, k is the permeability, h is the formation thickness, μ is the viscosity, B is the formation volume factor and L is the logarithmic cycle used for pressure derivative calculation, t p is the producing time and V p is the total produced volume.
5 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein the optimal time to close the isolation valve is determined by obtaining the maximum depth of investigation after the isolation valve closure.
6 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein the optimal time to close the isolation valve is determined by selecting the time that satisfies the minimum depth of investigation requirements for all possible variations of the permeability and skin factor for the underground formation surrounding the well.
7 . A method to design an impulse well test comprising providing a chamber for communicating with a fluid from the well wherein the chamber comprises an isolation valve and selecting a range of isolation valve closure times as a function of a targeted depth of investigation value within the underground formation surrounding the well.
8 . A method according to claim 7 , wherein the targeted depth of investigation is determined using a measured real-time bottom hole pressure data.
9 . An apparatus usable in a well comprising:
a tubular member including a chamber; an isolation valve disposed in the tubular member to control fluid flow from the well into the chamber in connection with a well testing operation; and means determine the optimal time to close the isolation valve and isolating the chamber from the well.
10 . Apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the tubular member comprises a coiled tubing.
11 . Apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the upper end of the chamber is directly connected to a production facility.Join the waitlist — get patent alerts
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