Reservoir EngineeringWaterflooding and EOR
Hot-Water Flood Layer Saturation from Temperature Formula
Hot-Water Flood Layer Saturation from Temperature calculates layer saturation for waterflooding and eor workflows in reservoir engineering.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (T_j) are known and the assumptions behind the cited waterflooding and eor relationship match the engineering case being checked.
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.
Limitations
- The calculation does not replace a full engineering model or operating procedure.
- Accuracy depends on the source correlation, assumptions, input quality, and unit consistency.
Common mistakes
- Mixing unit systems without converting the inputs.
- Using default example values as field recommendations.
- Applying the formula outside the source assumptions.
Default example
Using the default inputs, S equals 0.631455 fraction.
T_jdegF
300
Inputs
T_j
degFTemperature of the jth zone
Outputs
S
fraction
Layer saturation
T_j
degF
Temperature of the jth zone
Source and review
reviewedPrats, M. 1986. Thermal Recovery. Society of Petroleum Engineers, Chapter 6, Page 64.
Source