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Semi-analytical model for characterization of anomalous linear-flow behavior in partially-propped fractured wells
Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering ( IF 5.168 ) Pub Date : 2021-01-16 , DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2021.108380
Le Luo , Shiqing Cheng , John Lee

This paper introduces an anomalous linear-flow behavior, which has been observed when analyzing pressure transient data from wells with partially-propped fractures. Unlocking underlying characteristics of partially-propped fractures using transient-pressure responses will enable analysts to better understand well performance. This study focuses on the anomalous behavior and provides a solution to the problems this issue raises. This work utilized time-normalized fracture conductivity concept and formulated governing diffusivity equations for propped fractures and dynamically-closed unpropped fractures. Resulting log-log plot of bottom-hole pressure versus time shows non-linear-flow characteristics following bilinear flow; we named this flow period “anomalous linear flow”. Pressure and derivative type curves during the anomalous linear flow exhibit straight lines with slope less than one-half. Sensitivity analysis was performed to determine the effect of key model parameters on transient-pressure responses, indicating that the anomalous behavior is caused by unpropped fracture characteristics. Based on the resulting observations, we highlighted pitfalls that usually arise when traditional methods are employed to estimate fracture properties. Finally, case studies demonstrate the practicality of our work, and show pitfalls identification and an associate workflow; the results indicate that fracture properties estimated using our model can improve the reliability of analyses.



中文翻译:

局部支撑裂缝井异常线性流动特征的半解析模型

本文介绍了一种异常的线性流动行为,在分析具有部分支撑裂缝的井中的压力瞬变数据时已观察到这种异常。利用瞬态压力响应来释放部分支撑的裂缝的基本特征,将使分析人员能够更好地理解井的性能。这项研究的重点是异常行为,并提供了解决此问题的方法。这项工作利用时间归一化的裂缝电导率概念,并为支护裂缝和动态闭合的无支护裂缝制定了控制扩散系数方程。井底压力随时间变化的对数-对数图显示了双线性流动后的非线性流动特征。我们将此流动周期命名为“异常线性流动”。异常线性流期间的压力曲线和导数类型曲线显示的斜率小于一半的直线。进行敏感性分析以确定关键模型参数对瞬态压力响应的影响,表明异常行为是由不适当的裂缝特征引起的。基于结果观察,我们强调了当采用传统方法估算裂缝性能时通常会出现的陷阱。最后,案例研究证明了我们工作的可行性,并指出了缺陷识别和相关工作流程;结果表明,使用我们的模型估算的断裂特性可以提高分析的可靠性。进行敏感性分析以确定关键模型参数对瞬态压力响应的影响,表明异常行为是由不适当的裂缝特征引起的。基于结果观察,我们强调了当采用传统方法估算裂缝性能时通常会出现的陷阱。最后,案例研究证明了我们工作的可行性,并指出了缺陷识别和相关工作流程;结果表明,使用我们的模型估算的断裂特性可以提高分析的可靠性。进行敏感性分析以确定关键模型参数对瞬态压力响应的影响,表明异常行为是由不适当的裂缝特征引起的。基于结果观察,我们强调了当采用传统方法估算裂缝性能时通常会出现的陷阱。最后,案例研究证明了我们工作的可行性,并指出了缺陷识别和相关工作流程;结果表明,使用我们的模型估算的断裂特性可以提高分析的可靠性。案例研究证明了我们工作的可行性,并显示了缺陷识别和相关的工作流程;结果表明,使用我们的模型估算的断裂特性可以提高分析的可靠性。案例研究证明了我们工作的可行性,并显示了缺陷识别和相关的工作流程;结果表明,使用我们的模型估算的断裂特性可以提高分析的可靠性。

更新日期:2021-01-24
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