PetroCalcHubFree
Browse
Reservoir EngineeringPressure Transient Analysis

Minimum Shut-In Time to Pseudosteady State for Hydraulically Fractured Tight Gas Reservoirs Calculator

tpss=474ϕμgctxf2kt_{pss}=\frac{474 \phi \mu_g c_t x_f^2}{k}

Enter the required inputs, confirm the units, and run the calculator to solve t_pss. Review the formula source and assumptions before using the result in engineering work.

Tabular solver

Inputs

Defaults provide a quick field-unit example for the equation.

5 variables

Calculation runs locally with the shared TypeScript engine.

Formula reference

Minimum Shut-In Time to Pseudosteady State for Hydraulically Fractured Tight Gas Reservoirs calculates minimum shut-in time to reach pseudosteady state for pressure transient analysis workflows in reservoir engineering.

View formula, units, and source

Assumptions

  • Input values are representative for the well, reservoir, fluid, or equipment case being evaluated.
  • The declared units match the field-unit constants used in the formula.
  • The cited formula applies to the selected petroleum engineering workflow.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing unit systems without converting the inputs.
  • Using default example values as field recommendations.
  • Applying the formula outside the source assumptions.