We used optimal control theory as an optimization algorithm for the valve settings in smart
wells. We focused on their use in injectors and producers for the waterflooding of …

A well equipped with intelligent components is considered" smart" only whenit maximizes its
value over the life of the project. The definition of the adequate level of intelligence is the …

In closed-loop reservoir management, one periodically updates reservoir models by
integrating production data and then solves an optimal control problem to determine …

For industrial-scale CO2 injection in saline formations, pressure buildup can limit storage
capacity and security. Active CO2 Reservoir Management (ACRM) combines brine …

This is a noncritical survey of key literature in the field of real-time production optimization of
oil and gas production. The information flow used for optimization of the system is described …

Field-scale rate optimization problems often involve highly complex reservoir models,
production-and-facilities related constraints, and a large number of unknowns. These factors …

We propose a novel approach for rate optimization during a waterflood under geologic
uncertainty in reservoir properties such as permeability and porosity. The traditional …

Waterflooding is the most common secondary recovery technique used in oil and gas
industries today, owing to its cheap investment cost and easy implementation. However …

Downhole inflow control devices allow for the flexible operation of nonconventional wells.
They provide the ability to independently control each branch of a multilateral well and can …

In this work, we present an industrial automation framework for control and optimization of
hydrocarbon-producing fields while satisfying business and physical constraints. The all …