The applicability of current slimhole hydraulics algorithms under field conditions-a critical review
Numerous publications have addressed the problems inherent to calculating well hydraulics in slimhole applications. Accurate grasp of well hydraulics is of increased importance under slimhole conditions. Most models are valid in a controlled environment, but fail to fulfill the expectations under field conditions. Factors influencing the hydraulic behavior of the well have to be critically examined, and the accuracy of these factors entering into the calculations has to be quantified together with their relative impact on the results. This work has compared several {open_quotes}established{close_quotes} approaches with field data from five deep slimhole wells, and critically reviewed limitations and possible advances in slimhole hydraulics` calculations. Analyzing field data showed phenomena that are not considered in existing simulations. This work tries to define these phenomena and evaluate their impact on future simulations. These factors influencing pressure loss and ECD development are listed and quantified, and examples from well data are presented. A successful development of simulators of such complex systems is demanding a new way of thinking, away from the deterministic towards a probabilistic view of the problem.
- OSTI ID:
- 166611
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-951002-; TRN: 96:000707-0035
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Annual meeting of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Dallas, TX (United States), 22-25 Oct 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of Drilling and completion. 1995 SPE annual technical conference and exhibition; PB: 882 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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