Applied Rock Typing (RES 413)
Applied Rock Typing (RES 413)
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| RES 413 | 1 - 2 Apr 2026 | Online | 1320 |
| RES 413 | 3- 4 Aug 2026 | Online | 1320 |
| RES 413 | 23- 24 Mar 2026 | Dubai | 1760 |
| RES 413 | 1 - 2 Oct 2026 | Kuala Lumpur | 1760 |
COURSE OVERVIEW
Rock typing is a fundamental component of dynamic reservoir modeling. Rock types distinguish between different rock groups based on their contribution to fluid flow within the reservoir and play a central role in defining reservoir behavior in simulation models. This course provides the knowledge required to define rock types for reservoir simulation purposes while ensuring consistency with geoscience interpretations.
Applied Rock Typing is an advanced course developed as a practical guideline for reservoir engineering and simulation workflows. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork and close collaboration between geoscience and reservoir engineering disciplines when building reliable reservoir simulation models. The objective is to establish coherence between facies interpretation in geoscience and the definition and application of rock types in reservoir engineering and simulation.
The course is supported by case studies drawn from major full-field development projects, enabling participants to understand practical challenges and apply best practices in integrated reservoir modeling.
COURSE OUTLINE
2 days
Day 1
o Rock typing techniques
o Rock quality index-GHE
o RQI and flow zone index (FZI)
o Rock quality index-DRT
o RQI and district rock type (DRT)
o Hydraulic flow units (HFU)
o Winland’s R35 Approach
o Rock fabrics-lucia
o Electrofacies determination
o Classification by electrofacies
Day 2
o Analogy of rock-typing methods
o Nature of rock typing methods
o Upscaling issues
o Characteristics of rock classification methods
o Advantages of electrofacies over other methods
o Unified rock typing in geo-model & RSM
o Upscaling facies
o Rock types in RES versus facies in geoscience o Accommodation of facies in RSM
o Definition & quality control of rock types
o Rock typing in reservoir engineering
o Rock typing classical approach
o Rock typing modern approach
o Application of rock types in reservoir simulation
o Relative permeability and capillary pressure
o Rock permeability
o Relative permeability endpoints
o Other applications
o Guidelines for rock typing in reservoir simulation
o Extent of reservoir data for rock typing
o Challenges in rock typing using electrofacies
o Challenges of rock typing by other methods
INSTRUCTOR
Nabi Mirzaee
Nabi Mirzaee is an Upstream Studies Advisor providing consulting services in petroleum and reservoir engineering, with over 35 years of experience in reservoir engineering and simulation, field development planning, and professional training. He has extensive experience across a wide range of hydrocarbon accumulations, including conventional oil, gas, gas-condensate, heavy oil, carbonate, and clastic reservoirs. His areas of expertise include reservoir simulation, history matching, rock typing, wettability evaluation, well planning, preparation of field development plans (FDPs), and technical training.
He has served as a technical advisor to exploration and production companies and is well-versed in the peer review of field development studies and development proposals.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
The course is designed for Petrophysicist, Geologist, and Reservoir/Simulation Engineers with basic knowledge and experience in rock typing and reservoir modelling.
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate to Advance
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The participants will learn:
o Rock typing techniques and unification of rock types with facies
o Application of rock types in reservoir simulation
o Guidelines for rock typing in reservoir simulation
o Analogy of rock typing methods
o Quality control of core analysis results
o Application of core analysis result to reservoir model
o Role of core data in reservoir modelling process
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Ph.D. students, group and early bird registrants are eligible to DISCOUNT!
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