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Type Curve Matching

Match well test pressure data to Gringarten type curves (PD vs tD/CD) to determine permeability, skin factor, and wellbore storage coefficient. Browser-based type curve analysis.

Well & Reservoir Parameters

Test Data (Δt vs ΔP)

Enter elapsed time (hr) and pressure change (psi). Pre-filled with synthetic buildup data.

#Δt (hr)ΔP (psi)

Match Point Selection

Select a match point by choosing the type curve parameter (CDe2S) and entering the corresponding real and dimensionless coordinates.

k = 141.2 × q × B × μ × (PD / ΔP)match / h

C = 0.000295 × k × h × (Δt / (tD/CD))match / (μ)

CD = 0.8936 × C / (φ × ct × h × rw²)

S = 0.5 × ln(CDe2S / CD)

Permeability, k

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Skin Factor, S

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Wellbore Storage, C

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CD

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Log-Log Type Curve Match

How this was calculated

Gringarten Type Curves: PD vs tD/CD for a well with wellbore storage and skin. Each curve corresponds to a CDe^(2S) value. Overlay measured data, select a match point, and compute k, C, CD, and S from the coordinates.

Type curve generation: PD approximated using line-source + wellbore storage: unit slope (PD=tD/CD) at early time, log behavior at late time. Transition governed by CDe^(2S).

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Gringarten Type Curve Matching

Type curve matching is a graphical well test analysis technique where measured pressure data is overlaid on pre-computed dimensionless solutions. The Gringarten et al. (1979) type curves plot PD vs tD/CD with CDe^(2S) as a parameter, simultaneously determining permeability, skin, and wellbore storage from a single log-log match. Commercial packages implement these with pressure derivative overlays. All calculations run in your browser. Built by Groundwork Analytics.

Disclaimer: These calculations are for screening and educational purposes only. Results should be verified against commercial well test software before making operational decisions. Groundwork Analytics assumes no liability for decisions made based on these results.