Geomechanics of Sand Production and Sand Control

Production engineers in oil and gas utilize sand production and sand control equipment in many completion methods, with a growing interest to expand these methods in wells for CO2 sequestration and geothermal, but knowledge on these methods is fragmented and lacks a bridge to support the energy transition. Geomechanics of Sand Production and Control delivers a convenient resource for both academia and professionals to gain understanding and results in sand production. Packed with rock mechanic fundamentals and field case studies, this reference offers knowledge in theoretical knowledge, field and laboratory data, and operational methodology. Gaining knowledge on better sand control production improves environmental impact preventing corrosion of pipes, damage to the surface production facilities, and disposal of produced sands among others. Geomechanics of Sand Production and Control couples geomechanical and sanding evaluation models supported by field case studies, lab tests and modeling studies to explain the most environmentally supportive wellbore stability step-by-step methods. Authored by a very experienced professor, this reference helps engineers learn how to solve sand problems in various types of energy wells. Learn from visual graphs derived from real-world fields and numerical models Transition methods into other energy assets including CO2 sequestration and geothermal wells Apply solutions through real field case studies INDICE: 1. Fundamental rock mechanics theory of sand production from oil and gas reservoirs 2. Natural completion 3. Completion methods for weak formation 4. Sand control for heavy oil reservoirs 5. Guideline of solving sand problems for water or gas injection wells 6. Erosion and sand production monitoring Appendix A. Proof of continuity and uniqueness of displacement with compatibility condition B. Erosion equations

• ISBN: 978-0-323-95505-8
• Editorial: Gulf Professional Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 290
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés