Applying Deterministic Factor Analysis to Study Gas Well Operation

Abstract

The paper proposes an approach to determining numerical estimates of the influence of technological factors on the flow rate of a gas well. The studies are carried out within the framework of the 'reservoir - well - choke - flow line' system. The pressure at the inlet and outlet of the 'reservoir - well - choke - flow line' system and the hydraulic resistances of all components of this system are considered as the factors determining the flow rate of a gas well. To solve the problem, an integral method of deterministic factor analysis is used. The paper presents the results of numerical experiments and their discussion.