14.3.2.1 Phase

Topic Version1Published09/11/2015
For StandardRESQML v2.0.1

The enumeration of the possible rock fluid unit phases in a hydrostatic column.

The seal is considered here as a part (the coverage phase) of a hydrostatic column.

Name

Data Type

Notes

aquifer

External Reference

Volume of the hydrostatic column for which only the aqueous phase is mobile. Typically below the Pc(hydrocarbon-water)=0 free fluid surface.

gas cap

External Reference

Volume of the hydrostatic column for which only the gaseous phase is mobile. Typically above the Pc(gas-oil)=0 free fluid surface.

oil column

External Reference

Volume of the hydrostatic column for which only the oleic and aqueous phases may be mobile. Typically below the gas-oil Pc=0 free fluid surface.Pc(gas-oil)=0 free fluid surface.

seal

External Reference

Impermeable volume that provides the seal for a hydrostatic fluid column.