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Computer-aided approach to interpretation have become common. In automated type-curve matching, the selection of an appropriate reservoir model and the initial parameter estimation are essential for obtaining reliable results.

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Ershaghi, I. (2023). Computer Aided Methods and AI. In: Solved Problems in Well Testing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47299-2_13

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