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A review of the research status and development prospects …

However, in the early stage of sand control with horizontal well gravel packing technology, the success rate of field construction is low, and the sand control effect cannot be up to expectations. Then Maly et al. (1974) first found that when the slope is greater than 45°, due to the density difference between gravel and sand-carrying fluid ...

A new index to determine the optimal width of sand control project

The estimate is based on a pool of 24 existing sand control projects in North China, which cover wide climate conditions and protection effects. This new index can be used for a specific location of a target to meet the balance between blown-sand control effect and economic input. For one linear target, the results vary at different locations ...

Sand control technology enhanced to fit complex …

Conventional sand control applications use natural sands and manufactured ceramics with 2.65-2.71 specific gravity (sg). For a typical 8 ½-in. open-hole wellbore, the ideal placement rate would be about 9.5 bbl/min, which would generate more than 5,000 psi of friction pressure in a borehole length of 5,000 ft.

Basic Sand Control Methods in Oil and Gas Industry

This method relies on the use of filters to control sand production and it is known as intrusive measure. The following techniques are active sand control methods. Stand alone screens (slotted liner, wire-wrapped screen, prepacked screen and premium screen) Expandable sand screen. Gravel pack & Frack Pack.

Sand Control

Our sand control services begin with an in-depth analysis of the reservoir and well conditions. Based on your unique needs, we then provide specialized surface and downhole equipment, including gravel pack packers and screens, surface pumping equipment, fluid systems, and filtration systems, all supported by completion service so you can ...

SAND CONTROL APPLICATIONS SLIDING SLEEVE

QUINN'S SAND CONTROL SLIDING SLEEVE MODEL SLXB-E CANADIAN PATENT # 2,319,674 1 2 OPERATOR CONCERNS ADDRESSED Through working with operators in areas where sand in-flow causes expensive removal cost and lost production, Quinn Well Control identified two primary areas to improve on existing sleeves. SLXB-E Sleeve …

Introduction to Sand Control

The basics of sand control design, installation and evaluation. Who Attends. This course is targeted at drilling, completion and production personnel with some sand control experience who are looking to gain a better understanding of sand control completions and operations. Job titles may include: Completions engineer; Drilling engineer

Sand control case histories: Shape memory polymers, resins…

Mar 23, 2011. 1 2,027 9 minutes read. By Diane Langley, editorial coordinator. Shape memory polymer (SMP) materials are placed on the outside of a screen and measured. The advanced shape polymer sand control solution provides sand control without the need to pump an annular pack. Baker Hughes is putting SMPs through field trials.

Sand control

Sand control. Conventional well completions in soft formations (the compressive strength is less than 1,000 psi) [1] commonly produce formation sand or …

Gravel pack design

There have been several published techniques for selecting a gravel-pack sand size to control the production of formation sand. The most widely used sizing criterion1 provides sand control when the median grain size of the gravel-pack sand, D50, is no more than six times larger than the median grain size of the formation sand, d50 .

Thru-Tubing Systems | Sand Control Systems

The rigless sand control systems exhibited in this section are still available through TTS but are not commonly kept in stock. The systems we provide today have evolved from these and provide the same quality gravel pack, but in an operationally and economically more efficient manner. One-trip installation using coil tubing.

Tendeka Rolls Out Sand Control Solution for Failure in Wells

Eilidh McKay, technical support manager at Tendeka, said: "Sand control failure is a common occurrence in the industry, and as such, there is a challenge to regain sand control in existing damaged completions without the requirement to perform a …

(PDF) Laboratory Investigation on Optimum Selection of a Sand Control …

numerous existing sand control models, a set of optimum sand control design and the associated optimization template for. ISMR were developed, which have been successfully applied in Bohai Bay.

Sand Control

Provides remedial sand control for repairing failed completions with gravel packs or other sand control screens; Enhances existing sand control methods and prevent plugging due to small formation sand and fines movement; Readily adapts to changing reservoir conditions by remaining ductile and repeatedly agglomerating;

Sand Control Design and Execution Series

Part 2: Cased Hole Sand Control. Part 3: Open Hole Sand Control Learning Level. Introductory to Intermediate Course Length. Part 1: 2 Half Days. Part 2: 4 Half Days. Part 3: 4 Half Days. Why Attend. Throughout the series, participants will gain a good understanding of: Sand control techniques used across the industry, including their advantages ...

Range Control

Range Control . The White Sands Test Center recently activated a new ultra-modern Range Control Center. This new control center, named the J. W. Cox Range Control Center (CRCC), is a digital facility designed to meet current and future mission requirements and will contain the latest in backbone network design and functionality for the Range …

SPE/SEG | New Method of Well Construction Requiring Sand Control

Especially in reservoirs requiring sand-control reliability, production rate becomes a primary concern in the workover situation. ... In both enhanced reserves recovery projects for mature fields using sidetracks from existing wellbores and for new well field development projects, wellbore size and casing design requirements are key ...

Advancements in Remedial Sand Control Solutions

Regaining sand control integrity in existing completions has been become an increasing challenge to overcome in recent years. Sand control challenges can occur over the life of the well, in the initial completion design, failure of existing downhole equipment or due to increased water production in later life. All of which need to be …

A Critical Review of Sand Control Evaluation Testing for SAGD

The review shows variations in the existing sand control testing in SAGD, in terms of not only approach, sand control representation, and sample size, but also regarding operational test conditions, such as flow rates and pressures. Ideally, large-scale pre-packed tests that include the effects of temperature and radial flow geometry would …

Sand Control: Achieving Maximum Well …

Sand Control Methods. Sand control can be active and passive. Active sand control is the most common and implies the use of mechanical devices, typically a pipe with different types of slots or a …

Sand Control: Achieving Maximum Well Productivity …

Sand control is used in deep offshore wells, shallow conventional wells, thermal heavy oil production operations, shale projects to prevent hydraulic fracturing …

Experimental evaluation of metal for sand control

Sand control experiments. Existing laboratory sanding simulation experiments can be grouped into four categories: sand arch stability experiments, hollow cylinder experiments, sand-filling core flow experiments, and full-size sanding simulation experiments (Deng et al., 2011; Tian et al., 2005). Unconsolidated or weakly consolidated …

Sand Management and Sand Control-2014

Sand Management and Sand Control-2014. I think it is safe to say that the engineers and companies involved, in either building or using sand-control systems, have made significant strides and have added critical learnings to our industry. September 30, 2014. By R.J. Wetzel. Journal of Petroleum Technology.

Sand Control Systems Market: Maintaining Oil & Gas Well …

Aging Oil Wells: Many existing wells require sand control solutions to maintain production. New Hydrocarbon Discoveries: Increased exploration activities drive demand for sand control systems.

Through-Tubing Sand-Control Techniques Reduce …

Sand-control problems in existing wells typically result from improper completion techniques or changes in reservoir properties. While re-completion of many of these wells with conventional sand-control methods and workover rigs is economically unfeasible, enhance-ments to gravel-pack fluid systems, downhole equipment, and …

Gravel Packs & Sand Screens | Well Completions for Sand Control …

Sand control technologies prevent migration of reservoir sand and fines into a wellbore, stabilizes the reservoir, and enhances productivity. Simplify your completion by choosing an engineered, integrated service for your openhole or cased hole application. Alternatively, engineer your own completion system and services from our full line of ...

Review of Sand Production Control and Management

Abstract. Production of the sand becomes a significant problem throughout the life of wells, especially in poorly consolidated reservoirs. This issue frequently leads to tube buckling and abrasion ...

Sand Control Design and Optimisation

The Sand Control methods covered include deferred sand control, perforating for sand control, sand exclusion techniques; screen only completion, cased hole and open hole …

Through-tubing sand-control techniques reduce completion …

Abstract. Sand-control problems in existing wells typically result from improper completion techniques or changes in reservoir properties. While recompletion of many of these wells with conventional sand-control methods and workover rigs is economically unfeasible, enhancements to gravel-pack fluid systems, downhole …

E&P Plus Feature: Collaboration Combats Sand Control …

In mature basins, sand issues can account for up to 10% of all shut-in wells either due to failure of the existing downhole sand control or onset of sand production due to pressure depletion and/or water production. There are many reasons for sand or fine material entering and accumulating in the wellbore. Depending on the level of severity ...