Calculation of oil saturation in water-flooded layers based on the modified Archie model

Abstract

The Archie model is the foundation for calculating oil saturation, but limitations exist when the model is used to calculate oil saturation in water-flooded layer. In the process of water injection, the dynamic change in oil saturation will be caused by the different degrees of water flooding and the properties of the injected water. Under the dynamic condition of water flooding, the Archie model is not suitable for calculating the oil saturation of water flooded layers. By combining dynamic and static methods, a "double ratio" model of the same sedimentary facies layer in the later development stage was established: Rt =  R0− R0· f( Fw)=R0[1− f( Fw)]. Based on the parameters of rock resistivity and formation water resistivity, an improved Archie model for calculating oil saturation in water flooded layers of the same sedimentary facies was established. The interpretation of the actual data of the Zhenwu Oilfield in Jiangsu, China shows that the average relative error between the calculation result and the core analysis result is 5.46%. The calculation result is reasonable, which offers a scientific basis for predicting the remaining oil distributions. The computational results have been validated by real datasets. This improved mode can provide experience-based guidance for the calculation of the remaining oil saturation of the water flooded layer in the same sedimentary interpretation layer.