Defining PVT regions (IMEX™ only)

If you selected a Simulation Concept with a Fluid Model on the Create Case form, the 'PVT Region IDs' will be auto-populated.

Create or edit PVT regions in the input deck using the PVT form. Data tables are included in this form and are used for defining black oil PVT fluid and entering the specifications for new PVT region. Access to and options for WinProp are also included in the panel.

Note that all settings in this form are optional.

Describing and creating PVT regions

  1. Use the table to define the black oil PVT fluid. The PVT View can also be opened via the Edit region button.

    Load settings  In the drop down box select from a list of pre-defined settings for the table.

    Black oil table  Reservoir conditions, surface conditions, gas properties, and oil properties can be defined in this table. Note that the right-click context menu for each cell allows you to change the number format and units if desired.

    Edit region  Opens the PVT view for the active simulation case.

  2. Create PVT regions from correlations. Creates a new PVT region in the current simulation case. A PVT region is a PVT model that in the simulation can be applied to a specific area of the reservoir. The simulator will identify the PVT model by its 'PVT region ID'.

    PVT Region table  PVT region parameters and correlation definitions are specified in this table. Note that the right-click context menu for each cell allows you to change the number format and units if desired.

    Create regions  Click to create a new PVT region with the specified parameters.

  3. Start WinProp. You can use the WinProp GUI to prepare and import PVT region data into the simulation case.

    Version  Use the drop down boxes to select the version of WinProp to run.

    Start WinProp  Click to launch the WinProp editor. If multiple versions of WinProp are installed on the machine you can select which version to run via the Version drop down boxes.

    Import units  Select which measurement units to use when importing data.

    Import WinProp  When clicked, a standard Windows™ import dialog opens from which you can import WinProp fluid model data.