Well Dynamics

Long term well performance

Dynamic simulations identify instabilities and flow problems, giving a better understanding of the overall long term well performance and total recovery.

Understanding the impact of complex flow regimes in wells is important for production optimization.

Well flow performance is typically designed for maximum production rates using steady state simulation tools. This gives limited knowledge of the behavior and control of the wells inherent dynamic conditions.

The application of OLGA as the transient modeling tool is valuable in the planning phase:

• Slugging and surge
• Gas lifting
• Clean-out and testing

and in the operational phase:

• Liquid loading predictions
• Water cut limits, operational trouble shooting
• Operational procedures like start-up or shut-down