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WELL PLACEMENT OPTIMIZATION FOR WATER INJECTION WELLS

H. Rasouli, F. Rashidi, E. Khamehchi, A. Ebrahimian

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Abstract

Determining the optimal location of wells with the aid of an automated search method can significantly increase a project’s net present value as modeled in a reservoir simulator. This work addresses the efficient solution of this problem by using advanced techniques for coupling two important components of autonomic optimization: Dynamic model using Eclipse simulator software (E100), an optimization technique based on the genetic algorithm (GA). Profits and costs during the time period of the project were taken into consideration.

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Title
WELL PLACEMENT OPTIMIZATION FOR WATER INJECTION WELLS
Authors
H. Rasouli, F. Rashidi, E. Khamehchi, A. Ebrahimian
Proceedings
10th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2010
Publisher
SGEM Scientific GeoConference
Year
2010
Pages
761-768
SWS Citekey
Rasouli2010393
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
954-91818-1-2
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Keywords
Economic EvaluationMeta Heuristic OptimizationOil and Gas ExplorationOptimizationWell Placement
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