Gemini Solutions

Merlin/Apprentice Basic School

702 Morton Street, Richmond, TX 77469 U.S.A.  Voice 281-238-5252    Fax   281-238-5757

 

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Merlin/Apprentice Basic School - Course Outline

Introduction to Simulation

  • Models in general
  • Numerical models
  • Mathematics
  • Solution techniques
  • Merlin demo

Introduction to Merlin

  • Initialization data
  • Recurrent data
  • Running the model
  • Viewing output
  • Sensitivity runs

Performing Simulation Studies

  • Data requirements
  • Applications of simulation
  • Single Pattern Studies

Wildcat Evaluation of New Prospect using Simulation

  • Evaluate the prospect using analog data from an offset field
  • Reevaluate the prospect after the first well is drilled
  • Examine sensitivities to grid dimensions
  • Examine water coning for the model with a radial setup

Performing a Single-Pattern History Match

Apprentice introduction Digitizing Exercise Demonstration

  • Digitize bit map on screen using the mouse
  • Import wells from an Excel spreadsheet

Practical Apprentice Digitizing and Mapping Exercise Demonstration

  • Digitize maps
  • Draw grid on the map
  • Generate different geostatistic interpretations
  • Perform volumetrics
  • Create new maps using grid to grid operations
  • Export maps to Merlin

Full Field Simulation

  • Importing and manipulating Apprentice grids
  • Examining optimal vertical well locations
  • Examining optimal horizontal well locations
  • Special Topics

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