Tecplot RS is a specialized software application designed for reservoir simulation post-processing. It is used primarily by reservoir engineers, geoscientists, and technical professionals in the oil and gas industry to visualize, analyze, and communicate the results of reservoir simulation models.
 

Key features include:

1. 2D and 3D Visualization:

   • Map Views: Create 2D maps of reservoir properties like porosity, permeability, and oil saturation.

   • Cross-Sections: Slice through the 3D model to see internal changes.

   • 3D Volumetric Rendering: Visualize the entire reservoir model in 3D, making it easy to understand complex geological structures and fluid movements.

2. Time-Based Animation:

   • One of its most powerful features. Engineers can animate the flow of fluids (oil, gas, water) through the reservoir over time (e.g., 10, 20, 30 years). This is crucial for understanding flood fronts, identifying bypassed oil, and explaining reservoir behavior to management.

3. Well Performance Analysis:

   • Plot and compare well data such as production rates, pressures, and gas-oil ratios (GOR) against simulation results.

   • Track the performance of individual wells or groups of wells over the life of the field.

4. History Matching:

   • This is a critical process where engineers calibrate the simulation model to match historical production data from the field. Tecplot RS provides powerful tools to overlay historical data with simulated data, making it easy to see mismatches and guide model adjustments.

5. Comparison of Multiple Scenarios:

   • Reservoir engineers often run many different simulation scenarios (e.g., different well placements, injection strategies, or economic forecasts). Tecplot RS allows them to load several simulation runs simultaneously and compare their outcomes side-by-side to determine the optimal development plan.

6. Data Integration:

   • It can integrate other data types, such as seismic interpretations and well logs, to provide a more complete geological context for the simulation model.