System-Theoretical Model Reduction for Reservoir Simulation and optimization

This thesis is concerned with low-order modelling of heterogeneous reservoir systems for the purpose of efficient simulation and optimization of flooding processes with multiple injection and production (smart) wells. Typically, one is initially equipped with a physics-based ('white-box') model consisting of O(103-106) equations and parameters...

Model-based lifecycle optimization of well locations and production settings in petroleum reservoirs

The coming years there is a need to increase production from petroleum reservoirs, and there is an enormous potential to do so by increasing the recovery factor. This is possible by making better use of recent technological developments, such as horizontal wells, downhole valves and sensors. However, actually making better use of these improved...