Analysis Theory

Specialized and Derivative Analyses can be performed using common techniques found in the literature. The following table summarizes the key analyses that can be performed and the parameters that can be determined:

Analysis	Key Results
Afterflow (Wellbore Storage) Analysis	C, CD
Bilinear Fracture Flow Analysis	kfwf
Closed Chamber Test Analysis	k, s', p*
Elliptical Flow Analysis	sqrt (ky / kx)
Horizontal Radial Flow Analysis	kxy, s', p*
Impulse Radial Analysis	p*
Linear Channel Flow Analysis	w
Linear Fracture Flow Analysis	Xf
Linear Horizontal Flow Analysis	ky
PITA Analysis	k, s', p*
Pseudo-Steady State Flow Analysis	Vp, GIP, OIP
Radial Flow Analysis	k, s', p*
Spherical Flow Analysis	ks
Vertical Radial Flow Analysis	kyz, s', p*