B- Calculate the average permeability of a formation that consists of four beds in series, assuming: a. Linear system b. Radial system with rw = 0.333 ft and re = 1540 ft. Bed Length of bed Linear or K, md radial, ft 1 300 70 2 250 400 3 400 100 4 590 160

B- Calculate the average permeability of a formation that consists of four beds in series, assuming: a. Linear system b. Radial system with rw = 0.333 ft and re = 1540 ft. Bed Length of bed Linear or K, md radial, ft 1 300 70 2 250 400 3 400 100 4 590 160

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B- Calculate the average permeability of a formation that consists of four beds in series, assuming:
a. Linear system
b. Radial system with rw= 0.333 ft and re = 1540 ft.
Bed
Length of bed Linear or
K, md
radial, ft
1
300
70
2
250
400
3
400
100
4
590
160

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