Numerical Simulation Study on Diamond-Shape Inverted Nine-Spot Well Pattern

Abstract:

A newly derived nonlinear flow numerical simulator was used to study on the diamond-shape inverted nine-spot well pattern based on laboratory experiment and actual field data. The optimum artificial fracture penetration ratio, flow conductivity, and condition of converting the corner-wells to injection wells were presented on the basis of 37 concept model well plans. Finally, the formation pressure gradient distributions of different well plans were provided and analyzed.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 594-597)
• Pages: 2632-2635
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.594-597.2632
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Sheng Peng Wang, Rong Ze Yu, Yan An Bian
• Keywords: Fracture Flow Conductivity, Numerical Simulation, Penetration Ratio, Pressure Gradient, Well Pattern Adjustment

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