Joint optimization of number of wells, well locations and controls using a gradient-based algorithm

• Published in: Chemical engineering research & design Vol. 92; no. 7; pp. 1315 - 1328
• Main Authors: Forouzanfar, Fahim, Reynolds, A.C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.07.2014
• Subjects: Adjoint gradient; Algorithms; Bottomhole pressure constraint; Chemical engineering; Control equipment; Gradient projection; Injectors; Joint optimization; Optimal well-placement; Optimization; Reservoirs; Robustness; Well control optimization; Wells; Optimal well-placement; Gradient projection; Bottomhole pressure constraint; Adjoint gradient; Joint optimization; Well control optimization

•Well placement optimization is converted to a continuous optimization problem.•The number of wells, their locations and controls are optimized simultaneously.•The algorithm is based on adjoint gradient and it is very efficient.•The algorithm incorporates a procedure to honor BHP constraints of the...