Modern Well Test Analysis: A Computer-Aided Approach [Hardcover]

Roland N. Horne (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0962699217 | ISBN-13: 978-0962699214 | Publication Date: January 1995 | Edition: 2nd

Advances in well test analysis during the 1980's and 90'shave been associated with: (a) the use of pressure derivative plots, (b) the common availability of computer software for rapid graphical presentation, (c) the use of non-linear regression (automated type cure matching), (d) the availability of higher precision, high frequency data, both for pressure and flow rate, and (e) the development of new interpretation models, such as for horizontal wells, layered reservoirs and multiphase flow.

This book takes the form of a tutorial emphasizing these aspects of well test interpretation in this new computerized environment. During the book, emphasis is on problem solving, using computerized tools. A companion CD-ROM contains full listings of the data used in many of the examples, as well as a hypertext searchable version of the entire book (in the form of a Windows™ Multimedia Viewer title). A well test interpretation software program on the CD-ROM allows you to work with the example data yourself to learn more about how well test interpretation is achieved in practice.

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About the Author

Roland N. Horne is Professor and Chairman of Petroleum Engineering at Stanford University, and Director of the Stanford Geothermal Program. He is best known for his work in well test interpretation, production optimization, and tracer analysis of fractured geothermal reservoirs. He has received two SPE Best Paper awards from the Society of Petroleum Engineers, one for work in well test interpretation and another for work in production optimization, as well as three Best Paper awards from the Geothermal Resources Council (GRC). Horne has published many papers and books, has been an SPE Distinguished Lecturer, and has been awarded the SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty. In 2000 he received the Lester C. Uren Award from SPE, and was also made an SPE Distinguished Member. Horne is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 257 pages
• Publisher: Petro Way; 2nd edition (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962699217
• ISBN-13: 978-0962699214
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #815,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well testing with a practical focus, March 18, 2006

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Leopoldo Farias (Caracas, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Modern Well Test Analysis: A Computer-Aided Approach (Hardcover)

Most books on well testing are very academic oriented with abundant and laborious mathematical derivations and little or no indication of their use in the real world. This book by Horne is not like that. I am not a PhD student and very often do not have the time to go through lots of partial differential equations to find what I need. This is the only book on this topic which provides me quick indications of what to look at to do a quick evaluation of a well test.

Chapter 2 has no waste. It contains a very sharp and concise explanation of key concepts, the one you absolutely need to make sense of any well tests interpretation.

Chapter 4 is a remarkable one. All the adjustments needed to make suitable the previously derived equations for gas flow are explained in an expedite, clear manner. The main value of the chapter are solved exercises illustrating how to convert pressures to gas pseudopressures (m(p)).

Chapter 8 is perhaps the most valuable to assists quick look interpretation. It covers many worked examples covering from infinite reservoirs to fractured wells and dual porosity systems. Chapter 10 completes the loop with field examples showing horizontal well, damage wells and gas wells.

Horne presents well testing with a practical focus. Many other authors darken the subject with lots of detail and a great deal of complicated math. Horne misses absolutely nothing of importance, and his explanations are easy to follow and accompanied with helpful exercises.

On top of that, you find all I mentioned for 36 dollars, amazing value!.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Test Analysis Done Well, January 23, 2009

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Michael J. Timlin III - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Modern Well Test Analysis: A Computer-Aided Approach (Hardcover)

Roland Horne 'wrote the book' on well test analysis. This book is also the course test for his popular courses that are taught at the collegiate and continuing levels.

The pressure transient analysis (PTA) principles derived and the examples discussed in this book are broadly applicable to all types of wells: water, oil, geothermal, and gas. If I've forgotten any types of fluids, they're covered, too.

Saphir (or an equivalent software product) can be used as you work through this text to gain the maximum learning.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent text, May 21, 2001

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This review is from: Modern Well Test Analysis: A Computer-Aided Approach (Hardcover)

This book is an excellent well testing textbook. It is ideal for use in undergraduate and graduate classes as well as for practicing engineers. Anyone with an interest in well testing should have a copy of this book of his/her shelf.