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The key assumption of MatBal is a pseudo-steady state correlation between cumulative offtakes/intakes and and formation pressure dynamics. (see ) dynamics.
It does not require new data acquisition at well site and makes use of existing dynamic data records.
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There are two major engines of MatBal analysis:
MatBal Pressure @model | MatBal Flow @model |
Formation pressure model only | Pressure Formation pressure and flowrate model |
Objectives
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Check if the field is under volume-constrained production (PSS) |
Assess drainage volume |
Assess reservoir compressibility |
Check if water and gas propagation match uniform sweep model |
Verify oil/gas FVF |
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