Well Testing and Analysis

  1. Advanced Analysis Techniques
    1. The Pressure Derivative
      1. Concept and Mathematical Basis
        1. Numerical Calculation Methods
          1. Central Difference Method
            1. Smoothing Algorithms
              1. Noise Reduction
              2. Diagnostic Applications
                1. Flow Regime Identification
                  1. Wellbore Effects Recognition
                    1. Boundary Detection
                    2. Log-Log Diagnostic Plots
                      1. Construction Methods
                        1. Interpretation Guidelines
                          1. Characteristic Signatures
                        2. Type-Curve Analysis
                          1. Gringarten Type Curves
                            1. Wellbore Storage and Skin Effects
                              1. Application Procedures
                              2. Bourdet Type Curves
                                1. Pressure and Derivative Curves
                                  1. Enhanced Diagnostic Capability
                                  2. Specialized Type Curves
                                    1. Fractured Well Type Curves
                                      1. Horizontal Well Type Curves
                                        1. Dual-Porosity Type Curves
                                      2. Deconvolution and Convolution
                                        1. Mathematical Principles
                                          1. Variable Rate History Handling
                                            1. Deconvolution Algorithms
                                              1. Regularization Methods
                                                1. Stability Considerations
                                                2. Practical Applications
                                                  1. Constant-Rate Equivalent Response
                                                    1. Data Quality Requirements

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                                                7. Well Test Interpretation for Different Reservoir Geometries