Modeling Nonisothermal Transient Wellbore Drift Flow: a Comprehensive Review

EasyChair Preprint 12577

Abstract

This research paper presents a comprehensive review of the modeling approaches for nonisothermal transient wellbore drift flow in oil and gas reservoir engineering. Wellbore drift flow, a critical aspect of multiphase flow in wellbores, occurs during production and injection operations when the fluid mixture undergoes transient changes due to temperature and pressure variations along the wellbore. Understanding and accurately predicting the dynamics of wellbore drift flow are essential for optimizing well performance, estimating production rates, and designing efficient wellbore interventions. This paper surveys various modeling techniques, including analytical, numerical, and empirical methods, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and applications. Additionally, key challenges and future research directions in modeling nonisothermal transient wellbore drift flow are discussed to guide further advancements in this field.

Keyphrases: Wellbore, drift, flow

@booklet{EasyChair:12577,
  author    = {Kurez Oroy and Jane Smith},
  title     = {Modeling Nonisothermal Transient Wellbore Drift Flow: a Comprehensive Review},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 12577},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}