Well Testing and Analysis

  1. Well and Reservoir Models
    1. The Ideal Reservoir Model
      1. Homogeneous and Isotropic Formation
        1. Basic Assumptions
          1. Implications for Test Analysis
            1. Limitations
            2. Infinite-Acting Reservoir Behavior
              1. Infinite Reservoir Assumption
                1. Early-Time Flow Regimes
                  1. Transient Flow Period
                2. The Line Source Well Concept
                  1. Mathematical Representation
                    1. Physical Interpretation
                      1. Applications and Limitations
                      2. Wellbore Effects
                        1. Wellbore Storage
                          1. Physical Causes
                            1. Liquid Loading
                              1. Gas Expansion
                                1. Impact on Early-Time Data
                                  1. Wellbore Storage Coefficient
                                  2. Skin Factor
                                    1. Definition and Physical Meaning
                                      1. Positive Skin Effects
                                        1. Formation Damage
                                          1. Partial Penetration
                                            1. Perforation Effects
                                              1. Completion Restrictions
                                              2. Negative Skin Effects
                                                1. Hydraulic Fracturing
                                                  1. Acidizing
                                                    1. Enhanced Permeability
                                                2. Principle of Superposition
                                                  1. Superposition in Time
                                                    1. Multiple Rate Changes
                                                      1. Mathematical Formulation
                                                        1. Practical Applications
                                                        2. Superposition in Space
                                                          1. Multiple Wells
                                                            1. Interference Effects
                                                              1. Image Well Theory

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