Method for enhancing production allocation in an integrated reservoir and surface flow system
CA 2442596 A1 · Owner: Middya, Usuf · Inventors: Middya, Usuf
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A method for enhancing allocation of fluid flow rates among a plurality of wellbores coupled to surface facilities is disclosed. The method includes modeling fluid flow characteristics of the wellbores and reservoirs penetrated by the wellbores. The method includes modeling fluid flow characteristics of the surface facilities (Fig. 2, item 42). An optimizer (44) adapted to determine an enhanced value of an objective function corresponding to the modeled fluid flow characteristics of the wellbores and the surface facilities is then operated. The objective function relates to at least one production system performance parameter. Fluid flow rates are then allocated according to the …
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