PO.IPR.GW.PSS.Rate.NonDarcy Function
Description:
Calculates gas well stabilized flow rate for pseudosteady state condition with Non-Darcy flow equation, [mscf/D].
Excel Function Syntax:
=PO.IPR.GW.PSS.Rate.NonDarcy(K, h, P_average, Pwf, Z, Ug, Re, Rw, S, T_degR, D)
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| K | Permeability, [mD]. |
| h | Reservoir thickness, [ft]. |
| P_average | Average reservoir pressure, [psi]. |
| Pwf | Bottom-hole flowing pressure, [psi]. |
| Z | Gas compressibility factor (Z), [dimensionless]. |
| Ug | Gas viscosity, [cP]. |
| Re | Drainage radius, [ft]. |
| Rw | Wellbore radius, [ft]. |
| S | Skin factor, [dimensionless]. |
| T_degR | Reservoir temperature, [degR]. |
| D | Non-Darcy coefficient, [D/mscf]. |
Used in Blueprints
Gas Well Deliverability
Gas well deliverability analysis comparing Darcy flow (low rate) with non-Darcy flow that includes turbulence effects at high rates. The non-Darcy coefficient D accounts for inertial resistance near the wellbore.