Pressure Transient Analysis

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This course provides an in depth review of the well test analysis methods. Topics covered will include pressure transient tests and interpretation methods, unsteady-state fluid flow through porous rock, analysis of the drawdown and buildup tests, wellbore storage, application of pressure derivative in pressure transient data analysis, testing of hydraulically fractured wells, type curve method, testing of horizontal wells, unified method of analysis, well test design. Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.