Scientific and technical journal

«Proceedings of Gubkin University»

ISSN 2073-9028

Proceedings of Gubkin University
RELATIVE PHASE PERMEABILITIES HYSTERESIS IN ANISOTROPIC RESERVOIRS

UDC: 532.546
DOI: -

Authors:

Kadet Valery V.1,
Galechyan Artur M.2

1 Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University)
2 JJJ “Schlumberger Vostok”

Keywords: relative phase permeabilities, hysteresis, anisotropy, percolation

Annotation:

Percolation theory was used to build relative permeability curves along the main axes of permeability tensor taking into account the hysteresis effect. Radius distribution measurements along the main axes of permeability tensor were taken for experimental reference. Such approach demonstrates the tensor nature of relative permeability. Accounting for the dependence of relative permeability on both displacement sequence and flow direction increases the accuracy of reservoir hydrodynamic models.

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