Shape factor analysis for peripheral waterflood prediction by the channel-flow technique

A shape factor analysis for estimating peripheral waterflood performance by the channel-flow technique is obtained by using a fluid mapper. The analysis is made for various types of geometry which represent reservoir flow channels. A fluid mapper apparatus was used to define the streamlines produced by the flowing fluid within a bounded flow area. In addition to the fluid mapper apparatus, other equipment used included an analog reservoir model, a Crown Graphic-type press camera adapted with a Polaroid land film holder. Four specific flow patterns resulting from constant pressure fluid injection into 4 geometric configurations were photographed. The photographs were used to obtain a calculated set of shaped factors for each geometry.