Abstract

Relative permeability computation is extensively applied in petroleum engineering through the Welge-JBN’s method in unsteady-state corefloods. The purpose of this work is to determine admissible coreflood parameters that could limit the application of the Welge-JBN method. These parameters are presented through theoretical and operational criteria. The theoretical criteria include capillary number and capillary–viscous ratio. The operational criteria consist of measurement precision for pressure, volume sampling for either of phases, water cut measurement precision, and number of samples taken during one pore volume injected. The minimum core length and fluid displacement velocity for specific rock and fluid properties could be determined through these criteria. A laboratory coreflood example was performed using the proposed parameters.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.