Innovative Approaches of Using Fluid Level Data for Production Optimization and Reservoir Monitoring

摘要

A new technology for fully automated fluid level measurements was developed during the past eight years. This article describes the technical features of the new device and summarizes via case studies new approaches using fluid level data for optimizing artificial lift systems and for reservoir monitoring applications (well testing). The unique feature of this system is its fully automated and purely electronic functioning. The measuring device is mounted on the casing outlet and, contrary to conventional devices, works without the need of a gas gun. It has a sampling rate of one measurement per minute. The measured fluid level data are transmitted from each wellsite to the operations center via standard communication systems.