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Back Pressure Testing Methods Explained

The document discusses three types of well tests: a back pressure test where a well is flowed against backpressure until pressures stabilize, an isochronal test where a well flows at a constant rate and is shut in multiple times, and an inverse productivity test where pressure data is recorded during shut-in periods and flow rates are measured during flow periods to estimate reservoir permeability.

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Back Pressure Testing Methods Explained

The document discusses three types of well tests: a back pressure test where a well is flowed against backpressure until pressures stabilize, an isochronal test where a well flows at a constant rate and is shut in multiple times, and an inverse productivity test where pressure data is recorded during shut-in periods and flow rates are measured during flow periods to estimate reservoir permeability.

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Back pressure test

a well is flowed against a specified backpressure until its BHP and surface pressures stabilize

In an isochronal test

, the well flows at a constant rate and then is shut in, allowing the pressure to build up to the average
reservoir pressure. The same procedure typically is repeated four times. It is called isochronal
because the flow periods are of the same length.

In the modified isochronal test

This test overcomes the limitation of the isochronal test, which requires long shut-in times to reach
the average reservoir pressure. In the modified isochronal test, the shut-in periods are of equal
duration, as are the flowing periods. The final shut-in pressure before the beginning of the new flow
is used as an approximation of the average reservoir pressure. The same procedure is typically
repeated four times. A stabilized point (pseudo steady state) is usually obtained at the end of the test

the inverse productivity test

is a method used to estimate the permeability of a reservoir formation. Permeability refers to the
ability of fluids (such as oil, gas, or water) to flow through the rock pores within a reservoir.

During an inverse productivity test, the well is initially shut in, meaning no fluid is produced from the
wellbore. Pressure build-up data is then recorded over a period of time. After this shut-in period, the
well is opened, and fluid is allowed to flow to the surface. The flow rate and pressure drawdown data
are recorded during this flow period.

{By analyzing the data collected during both the shut-in and flow periods, engineers can estimate the
reservoir permeability. The term "inverse" in inverse productivity test refers to the fact that instead of
measuring productivity directly (which would involve flowing the well and measuring flow rates),
engineers analyze the pressure behavior during the shut-in and flow periods to indirectly infer
permeability.} IF NEEDED

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