Ebook: Gas Allocation Optimization Methods in Artificial Gas Lift

This Brief offers a comprehensive study covering the different aspects of gas allocation optimization in petroleum engineering. It contains different methods of defining the fitness function, dealing with constraints and selecting the optimizer; in each chapter a detailed literature review is included which covers older and important studies as well as recent publications. This book will be of use for production engineers and students interested in gas lift optimization.;Preface; Contents; Abbreviations; 1 An Introduction to Gas Lift; Abstract; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Formulation of the Problem; References; 2 The Fitness Function of Gas Allocation Optimization; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Technical Factors; 2.2.1 Nodal Analysis; 2.2.2 Analytical Models; 2.2.3 Proxy Models; 2.3 Economic Factors; 2.4 Integrated Model; References; 3 Constraint Optimization; Abstract; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 No Limitation; 3.3 Maximum Amount of Available Lift Gas; 3.4 Injection and Production Limitations; 3.5 Stability; 3.6 Controlling the System; 3.6.1 Smart Methods; References.