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Ibrahim Kocabas
Chemical Engineering Department American University of Sharjah
Reservoir Engineering
Learning Objectives of Lecture 1:
Define/describe a reservoir Define Reservoir Engineering Describe/list role/functions of Res. Eng. D ib /li l /f i fR E State objectives of Res. Eng. Pet. R P t Res. Hyrdrocarbon (HC) fluids H d b fl id Classification based on phase diagram Types/forms reservoir energies
Definition of a Reservoir
A reservoir is that portion of a trap which contains oil and/or gas as a single hydraulically connected system. -it is a rock layer it -porous so that stores oil -permeable so that allows flow of oil it -it is part of a trap
Definition of a Trap
A trap is a combination of subsurface geological features that can promote accumulation and retention of petroleum in one location. Elements of a trap: a reservoir rock, base El t f t i k b and cap rocks and a sealing mechanism Types of traps: structural, straigraphic combination
Definition of a Trap
Nomenclature of a t N l t f trap.
Description OF a RESERVOIR
Pool d P l and reservoir may be used i b d synonymously ( Lake and Walsh, Selley). Pools are also referred to as P l l f dt different flow units within a reservoir such as a layer ( Cosse)
Reservoirs/Pools