Wells
Well Data
Configure well data in PetroBench including casing programs, tubing strings, perforations, production history, and fluid shot measurements for simulation input.
Casing
Navigate to Well Details > Casing.
Casing Summary
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Ground Elevation | Surface elevation (ft ASL) |
| CF Elevation | Current Flowing Datum elevation |
| KB Minus GL | Kelly Bushing height above ground |
| KB Minus CF | Auto-calculated |
Adding a Casing String
- Click Add Casing String
- Select Type (Conductor, Surface, Intermediate, Production, Liner)
- Enter Set Depth, Outer Diameter, Drift
- Click Save
Adding Casing Rows
Within each string, click Add Row:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | Component type (Casing Joint(s), Shoe, Float Collar) |
| OD/Grade/Weight | Select from dropdowns - ID auto-populates |
| Top/Bottom Depth | Depth range in ft KB |
| Burst/Collapse | Pressure ratings (psi) |
Tubing
Navigate to Well Details > Tubing.
Adding Tubing Sections
Click Add Tubing Section:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | Component type (Tubing, Mud Anchor, PSN) |
| Outer Diameter | 1.900", 2.375", 2.875", etc. |
| Grade | J55, N80, L80, etc. |
| Thread Type | EUE, NUE, or Premium |
| Weight | lbs/ft |
| Top/Bottom Depth | Depth range in ft MD |
PSN Configuration
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| PSN Depth | Measured depth to pump seating nipple |
| PSN Max Inclination | Maximum well angle at PSN (default: 30°) |
| PSN Max DLS | Maximum dogleg severity at PSN (default: 6°/100ft) |
Tubing Anchor
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Tubing Anchored | Toggle on/off |
| Tubing Anchor Depth | Auto-sets to PSN Depth - 30 ft |
Perforations
Navigate to Well Details > Perforation.
Click Add Interval:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Perforation Interval | Sequential number |
| Top Depth | Top of perforation (ft KB) |
| Bottom Depth | Bottom of perforation (ft KB) |
| Date | Date perforations were shot |
Production Data
Navigate to Well Details > Production.
Manual Entry
Click Add Row:
| Field | Units |
|---|---|
| Date | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Oil | bbl/day |
| Water | bbl/day |
| Gas | mcf/day |
Total Fluid, Water Cut, and GOR auto-calculate.
Bulk Import
- Click Import
- Upload Excel (.xlsx, .xls) or CSV
- Required columns: Date + at least one of Oil, Water, Gas
- Choose Skip or Overwrite for duplicates
- Click Import
Fluid Shots
Navigate to Well Details > Fluid Shots.
Manual Entry
Click Add Row:
| Field | Units | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Date | YYYY-MM-DD | Measurement date |
| Time | h:mm AM/PM | Measurement time |
| Liquid Level | ft MD | Depth to fluid surface |
| Fluid Above Pump | ft TVD | Fluid column above pump |
| Gas-Free Equiv. | ft TVD | Gas-free fluid level |
| Casing Pressure | psi | Surface casing pressure |
| PIP | psi | Pump intake pressure |
| PBHP | psi | Pump bottomhole pressure |
Import from PDF
- Click Import
- Upload PDF files from echometer equipment
- Review extracted data
- Click Import
If PDF data isn't extracted correctly, enter manually.
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