Robert Shakurovich Mufazalov: With Blessed Memories of a True Teacher and an Outstanding Inventor
On October 23rd, 2020, at the age of 80, our colleague – an extraordinary person, candidate of technical sciences, corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Robert Shakurovich Mufazalov, sadly passed away. His whole life is a vivid example of selfless service to the Motherland, loyalty to his …
Tim’s Theorem: A New Paradigm for Underground Hydrodynamics Part 2
There are thousands of paths that lead to delusion, but there is only one leading to the truth. Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 1712–1778. This article is part 2, following part 1 that appeared in ROGTEC Issue 57 This paper presents a critical analysis of the existing concept used to determine the rate …
Fundamentals of Subsurface Hydrodynamics and a Quantum-Mechanical View of the Reservoir Model
1. Tim’s Theorem. The fundamental dependences of the key hydrodynamic parameters of the reservoir and the well and their interrelationships as the basis for a new paradigm of subsurface hydrodynamics The “Producing Reservoir – Well – Pumping (Lift) Equipment” system is a uniform, inseparable hydrodynamic system interconnected by fundamental dependences …
Skin Factor: Relationships, Conclusions and the Formula for the Key Hydrodynamic Parameters
R. S. Mufazalov, NPF Timurneftegaz, City of Oktyabrskiy, Bashkortostan The area near the wellbore of an oil and gas formation is a very active and unstable zone. During the process of drilling the first well into the payzone, well completion, and the operations that take place during this process, the natural …