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Effect of flow rate on stability of unconsolidated producing sands

Conference · · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6677950

Stabilization of unconsolidated sand during production by sand arching was confirmed with a sandpack model of a well completion. Fluid was flowed radially through a sand pack which was loaded vertically to simulate overburden pressure. Flow rates were gradually increased to the point at which sand flowed and the arch then examined. Larger arches resulted from higher flow rates. Critical rate for the sand production depended on rate history as well as rate magnitude and arch size.

Research Organization:
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
OSTI ID:
6677950
Report Number(s):
CONF-7309153-
Journal Information:
Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Vol. SPE-4533; ISSN SEAPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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