Decline Curve Analysis

Brief

Decline Curve Analysis DCA is an empirical method for rate decline analysis and rate forecasting published by Arps in 1945 .

DCA is applied for Wells and Reservoirs production forecasting.

Math & Physics

General form equation:

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