Abstract
Sand production from unconsolidated formations is a common problem of thermal recovery wells in Bohai Bay, China. In order to select and optimize the method of sand control, statistics of the formation properties of the major sand production zones is first reported in this paper. Next, laboratory experiments are carried out to investigate the effects of several controllable production parameters on the performance of the gravel packing sand control method, which is the most widely used sand control technique in Bohai Bay. Both oil and sand production rates for different gravel packing parameters are investigated. Based on the experimental results, an empirical formula of Oil Productivity Index Per Meter (OPIPM), a parameter used to quantify the oil production rate with sand control treatments, is obtained for this area. Finally, implications of this study on sand control design and optimization of oil production rate are discussed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
