Streamline-Based Novel Dynamic Grid Reservoir Simulation

Authors

Bradley C. Bundy, Brigham Young University
Dr. Larry Lin Baxter, Brigham Young University
Dr. Hugh Bradley Hales, Brigham Young University

Keywords

grid reservoir simulation, oil, simulation techniques

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

Oil is one of the most important commodities we have. It provides energy, transportation, and chemicals to provide a better life for mankind. However, it is a depleting recourse that is getting harder and harder to find and recover. Simulation techniques have been used for many years to determine the best place to drill wells and when it is the best time economically to stop pumping slurry. Unfortunately, current simulators often take weeks to months to complete and are only an estimate of what may occur. The industry is currently limited by slow, inaccurate simulation techniques. Faster simulators with increased accuracy have the potential to substantially increase profits for oil companies and decrease environmental damage by decreasing the amount of “dry wells” dug.

Recommended Citation

Bundy, Bradley C.; Baxter, Dr. Larry Lin; and Hales, Dr. Hugh Bradley (2013) "Streamline-Based Novel Dynamic Grid Reservoir Simulation," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1753.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1753