Fetkovich IPR Curve

Description

Construct an IPR curve using the Fetkovich backpressure equation. This empirical method works for both single-phase and two-phase flow by fitting well test data to Qo = C(Pr² - Pwf²)ⁿ.

Key Considerations:

  • Flow exponent n ranges from 0.5 (turbulent) to 1.0 (laminar)
  • Typical values are 0.7-0.9 for solution gas drive reservoirs
  • C and n are determined from multi-rate well test data
  • AOF (Absolute Open Flow) is the theoretical maximum rate at Pwf = 0

Spreadsheet Preview

26 rows x 4 columns

Required Functions

PO.IPR.VW.PSS.Rate.ByFetkovich PO.IPR.VW.PSS.AOF.ByFetkovich

Blueprint ID

po.ipr.fetkovich.curve
Tags:
iprfetkovichbackpressureoilinflowcurveaof

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