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| | part = Critical elements of the petroleum system | | | part = Critical elements of the petroleum system |
| | chapter = Formation fluid pressure and its application | | | chapter = Formation fluid pressure and its application |
− | | frompg = 5-1 | + | | frompg = 5-27 |
− | | topg = 5-64 | + | | topg = 5-28 |
| | author = Edward A. Beaumont, Forrest Fiedler | | | author = Edward A. Beaumont, Forrest Fiedler |
| | link = http://archives.datapages.com/data/specpubs/beaumont/ch05/ch05.htm | | | link = http://archives.datapages.com/data/specpubs/beaumont/ch05/ch05.htm |
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| [[file:formation-fluid-pressure-and-its-application_fig5-12.png|400px|thumb|{{figure number|1}}Easy method for determining free-water level (FWL) by projecting RFT pressure data downward from a reservoir to the aquifer.]] | | [[file:formation-fluid-pressure-and-its-application_fig5-12.png|400px|thumb|{{figure number|1}}Easy method for determining free-water level (FWL) by projecting RFT pressure data downward from a reservoir to the aquifer.]] |
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− | An easy method for determining free water level (FWL) is projecting RFT pressure data downward from a reservoir to the aquifer. [[:file:formation-fluid-pressure-and-its-application_fig5-12.png|Figure 1]] illustrates the procedure. | + | An easy method for determining free water level (FWL) is projecting [[Wireline formation testers|RFT]] pressure data downward from a reservoir to the aquifer. [[:file:formation-fluid-pressure-and-its-application_fig5-12.png|Figure 1]] illustrates the procedure. |
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| ==Procedure using a single measurement== | | ==Procedure using a single measurement== |
− | The table below outlines the procedure for determining the free water level using a single [[Pressure_transient_testing#Pressure_drawdown_and_buildup_tests|pressure buildup]] point in the reservoir. | + | The list below outlines the procedure for determining the free water level using a single [[Pressure_transient_testing#Pressure_drawdown_and_buildup_tests|pressure buildup]] point in the reservoir. |
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| + | # Determine [[buoyancy pressure]] (''P''<sub>b</sub> ) at the depth of the measured pressure (P<sub>m</sub> ) from the measured pressure: |
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| + | #*:<math>P_{\rm b} = P_{\rm m} - P_{\rm hydrostatic}</math> |
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| + | # Determine buoyancy pressure gradient (''P''<sub>bg</sub> ): |
− | ! Action
| + | #*:<math>P_{\rm bg} = P_{\rm hydrostatic\ pressure\ gradient} - P_{\rm hydrocarbon\ pressure\ gradient}</math> |
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| + | # Calculate downdip length of [[hydrocarbon column]] (''h''): |
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| + | #*:<math>h = \frac{P_{\rm b}}{P_{\rm bg}}</math> |
− | | Determine [[buoyancy pressure]] (''P''<sub>b</sub> ) at the depth of the measured pressure (P<sub>m</sub> ) from the measured pressure:
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− | :<math>P_{\rm b} = P_{\rm m} - P_{\rm hydrostatic}</math> | |
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− | | Determine buoyancy pressure gradient (''P''<sub>bg</sub> ):
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− | :<math>P_{\rm bg} = P_{\rm hydrostatic\ pressure\ gradient} - P_{\rm hydrocarbon\ pressure\ gradient}</math> | |
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− | | Calculate downdip length of hydrocarbon column (''h''):
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− | :<math>h = \frac{P_{\rm b}}{P_{\rm bg}}</math> | |
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| As an example, let's determine the downdip length of a 30°API oil column with the following givens: | | As an example, let's determine the downdip length of a 30°API oil column with the following givens: |
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| [[Category:Critical elements of the petroleum system]] | | [[Category:Critical elements of the petroleum system]] |
| [[Category:Formation fluid pressure and its application]] | | [[Category:Formation fluid pressure and its application]] |
| + | [[Category:Treatise Handbook 3]] |