In SI unit system:

t_D=\frac{\chi \cdot t}{r_e^2}

where

transition time

pressure diffusivity

characteristic radius of reservoir flow inflow or outflow area (usually a well radius or half-size of oil reservoir)


In Oil Field unit system:

t_D= 6.328 \cdot 10^{-3} \cdot \frac{\chi \cdot t}{r_e^2}

where

days ft(md·psi)/cp



See Also


Petroleum Industry / Upstream / Subsurface E&P Disciplines / Well Testing / Pressure Testing / Pressure Diffusion

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