Year: 2009
International Journal of Numerical Analysis and Modeling, Vol. 6 (2009), Iss. 3 : pp. 375–388
Abstract
Numerical simulation of fluid flow and transport processes in the subsurface must account for the presence of wells. The pressure at a gridblock that contains a well is different from the average pressure in that block and different from the flowing bottom hole pressure for the well [17]. Various finite difference well models have been developed to account for the difference. This paper presents a systematical derivation of well models for other numerical methods such as standard finite element, control volume finite element, and mixed finite element methods. Numerical results for a simple well example illustrating local grid refinement effects are given to validate these well models. The well models have particular applications to groundwater hydrology and petroleum reservoirs.
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Journal Article Details
Publisher Name: Global Science Press
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/2009-IJNAM-773
International Journal of Numerical Analysis and Modeling, Vol. 6 (2009), Iss. 3 : pp. 375–388
Published online: 2009-01
AMS Subject Headings: Global Science Press
Copyright: COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press
Pages: 14
Keywords: Well models petroleum reservoirs aquifer remediation finite difference finite element control volume finite element mixed finite element fluid flow numerical experiments.