Practical Reservoir Simulation

Practical Reservoir Simulation outlines in detail how to practically carry out reservoir simulations. Written by a seasoned practicing simulation engineer, it uses a descriptive style for field application. Mathematical development is kept to a minimum since this is covered in depth in many books and literature. In particular, the author shows how to link geology and simulation input--the most critical aspect of successful reservoir simulation. The book covers all of the fundamental techniques that are unique to reservoir simulation, such as pseudo-relative permeability. The second half of the book describes advanced studies, compositional modeling, hydraulically fractured and horizontal wells, EOR processes and thermal simulation with a heavy emphasis on steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD).

Mike Carlson founded Applied Reservoir Engineering & Evaluation, Ltd., a petroleum engineering consulting firm specializing in reservoir engineering, numerical simulation, and economic evaluations. He has more than 20 years experience in the petroleum industry, working for such corporations as AMOCO Canada Petroleum Company Ltd. and Canadian Hunter. He has taught various short courses in the use of production and exploitation simulation software for such companies as Scientific Software-Intercomp and McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd. Carlson has authored more than 15 different technical papers and is a member of SPE, APEGGA, the Canadian Well Logging Society, the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists. He has served as Technical Program Committee Chairman for the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM), Director of the National Board of the Petroleum Society of CIM, and is on the Industry Advisory Committee for the University of Regina Petroleum Engineering.