Geomechanical study to predict the onset of sand production formation
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One of the costliest problems facing the production of hydrocarbons in unconsolidated sandstone reservoirs is the production of sand once hydrocarbon production starts. The sanding start prediction model is very important to decide on sand control in the future, including whether or when sand control should be used. This research developed an easy-to-use Computer program to determine the beginning of sanding sites in the driven area. The model is based on estimating the critical pressure drop that occurs when sand is onset to produced. The outcomes have been drawn as a function of the free sand production with the critical flow rates for reservoir pressure decline. The results show that the pressure drawdown required to produce a free sand oil flow rate reduces with the skin factor increasing. Moreover, free sand oil production cannot be prevented at well-flowing pressure of 500 psi.
Article received: 30 /6 /2021
Article accepted: 31/8/2021
Article published:1/2/2022
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