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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