Publications

Book Chapters

  1. Artun, E. (2016). An overview of numerical reservoir simulation. In Exploration and Production of Petroleum and Natural Gas, MNL7320140010, pp. 149-176, M. Riazi, Ed., ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA. doi:10.1520/MNL7320140010
  2. Mohaghegh, S., Artun, E. (2016). Oilfield data mining. In Exploration and Production of Petroleum and Natural Gas, MNL7320140004, pp. 177-196, M. Riazi, Ed., ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA. doi:10.1520/MNL7320140004

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

  1. Artun, E., Kulga, B. (2020). Selection of candidate wells for re-fracturing in tight gas sand reservoirs using fuzzy inference. Petroleum Exploration and Development, 47(2):413-420. doi: 10.1016/S1876-3804(20)60003-0
  2. Al-Rbeawi, S., Artun, E. (2019). Fishbone type horizontal wellbore completion: A study for pressure behavior, flow regimes, and productivity index. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering176:172-202. doi: 10.1016/j.petrol.2018.12.076
  3. Temizel, C., Artun, E., Yang, Z. (2019). Improving oil-rate estimate in capacitance/resistance modeling using the Y-function method for reservoirs under waterflood. SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering, 22(3):1161-1171. doi: 10.2118/194497-PA
  4. Kulga, B., Artun, E., Ertekin, T. (2018). Characterization of tight-gas sand reservoirs from horizontal-well performance data using an inverse neural network . Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 59:35-46. doi: 10.1016/j.jngse.2018.08.017
  5. Kulga, B., Artun, E., Ertekin, T. (2017). Development of a data-driven forecasting tool for hydraulically fractured, horizontal wells in tight-gas sands. Computers & Geosciences, 103:99-110. doi:10.1016/j.cageo.2017.03.009
  6. Artun, E. (2017). Characterizing interwell connectivity in waterflooded reservoirs using data-driven and reduced-physics models: a comparative study. Neural Computing and Applications. 28(7):1729-1743. doi:10.1007/s00521-015-2152-0
  7. Artun, E., Khoei, A., Kose, K. (2016). Modeling, analysis and screening of cyclic pressure pulsing with nitrogen in hydraulically fractured wells. Petroleum Science, 13(3):532-549. doi:10.1007/s12182-016-0112-7
  8. Artun, E., Vanderhaeghen, M., Murray, P. (2016). A pattern-based approach to waterflood performance prediction using knowledge management tools and classical reservoir engineering forecasting methods. International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, 13(1):19-40. doi:10.1504/IJOGCT.2016.078046
  9. Artun, E., Ertekin, T., Watson, R., Miller, B. (2012). Designing cyclic pressure pulsing in naturally fractured reservoirs using an inverse-looking recurrent neural network. Computers & Geosciences, 38(1):68-79.
  10. Artun, E., Ertekin, T., Watson, R., Al-Wadhahi, M. (2011). Development of universal proxy models for screening and optimization of cyclic pressure pulsing in naturally fractured reservoirs. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 3(6):667-686.
  11. Artun, E., Ertekin, T., Watson, R., Al-Wadhahi, M., Miller, B. (2011). Performance and economic evaluation of cyclic pressure pulsing in naturally fractured reservoirs. Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology, 50(9):24-36.
  12. Artun, E., Mohaghegh, S. (2011). Intelligent seismic inversion workflow for high-resolution reservoir characterization. Computers & Geosciences, 37(2):143-157.
  13. Artun, E., Ertekin, T., Watson, R., Miller, B. (2011). Performance evaluation of cyclic pressure pulsing in a depleted, naturally fractured reservoir with stripper-well production. Petroleum Science and Technology, 29(9):953-965.
  14. Artun, E., Ertekin, T., Watson, R., Miller, B. (2010). Development and testing of proxy models for screening cyclic pressure pulsing process in a depleted, naturally fractured reservoir. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 73(1):73-85.
  15. Maricic, N., Mohaghegh, S., Artun, E. (2008). A parametric study on the benefits of drilling horizontal and multilateral wells in coalbed methane reservoirs. SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering, 11(6):976-983.

Publications in Conference Proceedings

  1. Turan, A., Artun, E., Saner, S. (2020). Resource assessment of Kozak Granodiorite for an EGS application in Dikili-Izmir Region, Western Turkey. World Geothermal Congress. 26 April – 2 May. Reykjavik, Iceland.
  2. Artun, E., Kulga, B. (2018). Candidate well selection for re-fracturing in tight-gas sand reservoirs using artificial intelligence. SPE Eastern Regional/AAPG Eastern Section Joint Meeting. 7-11 October. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  3. Kulga, B., Artun, E., Ertekin, T. (2018). Development of a data-driven operational design tool for CO2 sequestration in shale gas reservoirs. SPE Eastern Regional/AAPG Eastern Section Joint Meeting. 7-11 October. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  4. Artun, E. (2018). Estimation of carbon footprint of a university campus with sustainability initiatives: a case study. 24th International Sustainable Development Research Society Conference. 12-15 June. Messina, Italy.
  5. Yalgin, G., Zarepakzad, N., Artun, E., Durgut, I., Kok, M.V. (2018). Design and development of data-driven screening tools for enhanced oil recovery processes. SPE-190028-MS. SPE Western Regional Meeting. 22-27 April. Garden Grove, California, USA.
  6. Artun, E., Kulga, B., Ertekin, T. (2017). Probabilistic assessment of tight-gas sands using a data-driven modeling approach. AAPG Eastern Section Meeting. 24-27 September. Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
  7. Artun, E. (2017). Time-dependent performance evaluation of cyclic injection of gas mixtures into hydraulically-fractured wells in Appalachian sandstones. AAPG Eastern Section Meeting. 24-27 September. Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
  8. Artun, E. (2017). Performance forecasting and characterization of carbonate reservoirs using data-driven models. AAPG Eastern Section Meeting. 24-27 September. Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
  9. Turan, A., Artun, E., Saner, S. (2017).Assessment of Yuntdağı hydrothermal system in Dikili-İzmir region, Western Turkey. 41st Annual Meeting of Geothermal Resources Council (GRC). 1-4 October. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
  10. Artun, E. (2016). Characterizing reservoir connectivity and forecasting waterflood performance using data-driven and reduced-physics models. SPE-180488-MS. SPE Western Regional Meeting. 24-26 May. Anchorage, Alaska, USA.
  11. Artun, E., Irgav, O., Khairzhanov, N. (2016). Cyclic pressure pulsing: A promising method to improve recovery from hydraulically-fractured stripper wells of Appalachian Basin. AAPG Eastern Section Meeting. 25-27 September. Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
  12. Turan, A., Saner, S., Artun, E. (2016). Intersecting fracture geometries in control of geothermal spring occurrences in circumferences of the Madra Mountain, Aegean Region of Turkey. 40th Annual Meeting of Geothermal Resources Council (GRC). 23-26 October. Sacramento, California, USA.
  13. Artun, E., Khoei, A., Kose, K. (2015). Modeling and analysis of cyclic pressure pulsing in hydraulically fractured wells. IPETGAS Conference and Exhibition. 27-29 May. Ankara, Turkey.
  14. Artun, E., Vanderhaeghen, M., Murray, P. (2014). A pattern-based approach to waterflood performance prediction using knowledge management tools and classical reservoir engineering forecasting methods. SPE-169587. SPE Western North America and Rocky Mountain Joint Regional Meeting. 16-17 April. Denver, Colorado, USA.
  15. Fernandes, B., Cabral, Y., Artun, E. (2013). A case study for understanding waterflood performance using analytical tools. IPETGAS Conference and Exhibition. 15-17 May. Ankara, Turkey.
  16. Nalla, G., Artun, E., Novakovic, D. (2010). Full-field coarse grid reservoir simulation study of the giant Okan Field, offshore Nigeria: Dynamic insights into communication between reservoirs. Chevron Subsurface Characterization Forum. 12 May. The Woodlands, Texas, USA.
  17. Artun, E., Ertekin, T., Watson, R., Al-Wadhahi, M., Miller, B. (2010). Performance and economic evaluation of cyclic pressure pulsing in naturally fractured reservoirs. SPE-129599-MS. SPE EOR Conference at Oil & Gas West Asia Proceedings. 11-13 April. Muscat, Oman.
  18. Artun, E., Ertekin, T., Watson, R., Al-Wadhahi, M. (2009). Development of universal proxy models for screening and optimization of cyclic pressure pulsing in naturally fractured reservoirs. IPTC-13663. International Petroleum Technology Conference Proceedings. 7-9 December. Doha, Qatar.
  19. Artun, E., Ertekin, T., Watson, R., Miller, B. (2008). Optimized design of cyclic pressure pulsing in a depleted, naturally-fractured reservoir. SPE-117762-MS. SPE Eastern Regional Meeting Proceedings. 11-15 October. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  20. Artun, E. (2008). Optimized design of gas huff ‘n’ puff processes for improved oil recovery.
    23rd Penn State Annual Graduate Exhibition. 21-23 March. University Park,
    Pennsylvania, USA.
  21. Artun, E., Ertekin, T., Watson, R., Miller, B. (2007). Predicting the performance of cyclic CO2/N2 injection using neuro-simulation. IOGA Annual Convention and Trade Show. 1-2 March. Evansville, Indiana, USA.
  22. Maricic, N., Mohaghegh, S., Artun, E. (2005). A parametric study on the benefits of drilling horizontal and multilateral wells in coalbed methane reservoirs. SPE-96018-MS. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition Proceedings. 9-12 October. Dallas, Texas, USA.
  23. Artun, E., Mohaghegh, S., Toro, J., Wilson, T., Sanchez, A. (2005). Intelligent seismic inversion: From surface seismic to well logs via VSP. AAPG Eastern Section Meeting. 18-20 September. Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
  24. Artun, E., Mohaghegh, S., Toro, J., Wilson, T., Sanchez, A. (2005). Reservoir characterization using intelligent seismic inversion. SPE-98012-MS. 2005 SPE Eastern Regional Meeting Proceedings. 14-16 September. Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.

Reports to Funding Agencies for Research or Consulting Work

  1. Artun, E. (2018). Estimation of Carbon Footprint: A Case Study for Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus. METU Northern Cyprus Campus – Campus Research Fund. Project No. FEN-16-D-2. Report submitted to METU NCC
  2. Artun, E. (2015). Optimization of Waterflooding in Mature Oil Reservoirs Using Computationally-Efficient Analytical Tools. METU Northern Cyprus Campus – Campus Research Fund. Project No. FEN-13-YG-2. Report submitted to METU NCC.
  3. Artun, E., Vanderhaeghen, M. (2013). Optimum Placement of Horizontal Water Injectors in the Eastern Flank of Raudhatain Field, Mauddud Reservoir. Report submitted to Kuwait Oil Company.
  4. Artun, E. (2007). Production Data Analysis and Optimization of Nitrogen Injection in the Sandy Ridge Unit, Big Andy Field, Kentucky. Report submitted to Miller Energy Technologies.
  5. Mohaghegh, S., Toro, J., Wilson, T., Artun, E., Sanchez, A., Pyakurel, S. (2005). An Intelligent Systems Approach to Reservoir Characterization. U.S. Department of Energy Final Report Contract No. DE-FC26-03NT41629. doi:10.2172/878495

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