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External Models catalog
The external models can be connected to Saphir (3.20 and above) and Topaze (1.00 and
above), in the Setting Panel by selecting, Interpretation, tab External and specifying the folder
which contains the External Model files. Three files correspond to each model: the *.dll
application file, the *.bmp schematic file, the *.hlp help file.
The following catalog gives a brief description of the existing models and the name of the
model as it appears in the Saphir/Topaze Model dialog.
Two Layers, radial composite:
The characteristic parameters of the two
layers system change at a certain distance
from the well as in the radial composite
model.
(model name: 2K Radial Composite)
Two Double-porosity layers:
The model consists of two double porosity
layers with communication.
(model name: 2K with 2-porosity layers)
Double-porosity, radial composite:
The characteristic double-porosity parameters
values change at a certain distance from the
well as in the radial composite model.
(model name: 2Phi Radial Composite)
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Double porosity with Matrix Blocks Skin:
In addition to the standard 2-porosity model
this model considers a possible skin effect at
the surface of the matrix blocks.
(model name: 2-Phi Skin@Matrix Blocks)
Three layers with crossflow:
At any point in the reservoir the interlayer
crossflow between two of the three layers is
proportional to the pressure difference
between these two layers.
(model name: 3K (3 layers with crossflow))
Triple-porosity:
The pore space is divided into two distinct
media: the matrix, with high storativity and
low permeability, and the fissures with high
permeability and low storativity. Two
different matrix blocks sizes are considered.
(model name: Triple-porosity)
Four layers with crossflow:
The reservoir consists of four homogeneous
layers. Each layer can flow into the well, and
there is flow between the layers in the
reservoir.
(model name: 4-K (4 layers with crossflow))
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Four layers in a limited reservoir:
The reservoir consists of four homogeneous
layers. Each layer can flow into the well, and
there is flow between the layers in the
reservoir. The reservoir can be infinite or
limited by a no flow or a constant pressure
circular limit.
(model name: 4-K in closed reservoir)
Finite Conductivity Fault:
This analytical model proposes the solution for
the pressure behavior at a well near a non-
intersecting finite conductivity fault or
fracture.
(model name : Finite conductivity fault)
Horizontal well in anisotropic formation:
The well drain is horizontal, the reservoir
model can be either homogeneous or
heterogeneous.
The horizontal permeability is anisotropic and
the permeability kx, along the well axis, can
be different from the permeability ky,
perpendicular to the well axis.
(model name: Horizontal well considering
areal anisotropy)
Fractured horizontal well:
The well drain is strictly horizontal, the
vertical or slanted section is not perforated
and there is no flow towards the end of the
borehole. The horizontal drain of the well
crosses perpendicularly vertical identical
fractures at equal distance.
(model name: Fractured horizontal well, equal
spacing)
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Horizontal well with different fractures:
The well drain is strictly horizontal, the
vertical or slanted section is not perforated.
The horizontal drain of the well crosses
perpendicularly vertical fractures at equal
distance and each one can be individually
described by its length, skin and conductivity.
(model name: Fractured horizontal well, equal
spacing, V 3.1x)
Interference Close to a Sealing Fault:
This specific model allows considering the
pressure disturbance due to the production
change at the active well but also due to the
influence of a linear sealing fault close to the
wells.
The reservoir can have a homogeneous or a
double porosity (transient or PSS) behavior.
(model name: interference test, single fault)
Linear composite with semi-permeable
fault:
The reservoir is split in two parts by a linear
semi-permeable fault, both sides are
homogeneous but their mobility and diffusivity
values change at the fault.
(model name: Linear composite)
Multi Lateral Drain model:
The well consists of multiple drain holes, each
drain is strictly horizontal, the vertical or
slanted section is not perforated and there is
no flow towards the end of the borehole. The
radial drain holes may be drilled at several
elevations and directions.
(model name : multilateral well)
Well in a reservoir pinchout:
The upper and lower limits of the reservoir in
this model are two planes intersecting along a
horizontal straight line, at an angle Theta.
(model name: Well in a reservoir pinchout)
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Radial Composite, 3 zones, circle:
The pore space is divided into three
heterogeneous regions presenting a radial
symmetry around the (vertical) wellbore.
Mobility and diffusivity of the first region are
defined by the time and pressure matches,
parameters of the two other zones are defined
through their respective mobility and
diffusivity ratios. The circular outer limit can
be no-flow or constant pressure.
(Model name as above)
Radial Composite, 3 zones, infinite:
The pore space is divided into three
heterogeneous regions presenting a radial
symmetry around the (vertical) wellbore.
Mobility and diffusivity of the first region are
defined by the time and pressure matches,
parameters of the two other zones are defined
through their respective mobility and
diffusivity ratios.
(Model name as above)
Radial Composite, 4 zones, circle:
The pore space is divided into four
heterogeneous regions presenting a radial
symmetry around the (vertical) wellbore.
Mobility and diffusivity of the first region are
defined by the time and pressure matches,
parameters of the three other zones are
defined through their respective mobility and
diffusivity ratios. The circular outer limit can
be no-flow or constant pressure.
(Model name as above)
Radial Composite, 4 zones, infinite:
The pore space is divided into four
heterogeneous regions presenting a radial
symmetry around the (vertical) wellbore.
Mobility and diffusivity of the first region are
defined by the time and pressure matches,
parameters of the three other zones are
defined through their respective mobility and
diffusivity ratios.
(Model name as above)
