Global and domestic experience in forecasting and analyzing the problems of working with well stock complicated by mechanical impurities recovery
https://doi.org/10.51890/2587-7399-2024-9-1-153-172
Abstract
Introduction. Modeling of sand production process is one of the priority directions in the field of exploitation of well stock complicated by mechanical impurities recovery. Due to the constant shift of the drainage zone in the direction of the drill sump, as well as a significant number of well stock located in the conditions of terrigenous rocks, the problem of mechanical impurities recovery is constantly increasing its relevance. The solution to this problem requires not only the development of a comprehensive strategy for the protection of downhole pumping equipment (DPE), but also effective prediction of the process of mechanical impurities recovery from the reservoir.
Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to review the technologies available in the world experience in predicting the process of mechanical impurities precipitation, as well as a review of ways to protect DPE from this type of complications.
Materials and methods. The materials considered in the article are: the results of modeling of the processes of fluid movement from the reservoir with joint removal of rock debris; the results of bench tests; the results of field data on the operation of the designated well stock.
Results. The world and domestic experience in the field of prediction and protection in the direction of mechanical impurities recovery from the formation was reviewed.
Conclusion. In the process of well operation, in order to improve the quality of the well stock complicated by the recovery of mechanical impurities, it is necessary to carry out timely effective prediction of rock destruction processes, as well as to build a strategy for protection of the DPE, ensuring the integrity of all units.
About the Authors
L. A. Farrakhov
Gazprom neft company group
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Linar A. Farrakhov — Head of Technology Analysis
SciProfi les 2858456
3–5, Pochtamtskaya str., 190000, Saint Petersburg
K. K. Zaripova
Gazprom neft company group
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kamila K. Zaripova — Master’s student of Oil and Gas Faculty
Saint Petersburg
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Farrakhov L.A., Zaripova K.K. Global and domestic experience in forecasting and analyzing the problems of working with well stock complicated by mechanical impurities recovery. PROneft. Professionally about Oil. 2024;9(1):153-172. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.51890/2587-7399-2024-9-1-153-172
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