This paper provides an overview of the development and optimization of abrasive-slurry-jet methods for completion and stimulation applications. Abrasive particles added to the fluid dramatically reduced the system pressure requirements. The paper discusses the technical capabilities of cutting through various materials and formations and also discusses improvements and proven applications. Abrasive fluid-jet systems are capable of cutting through rocks of all types, and with greater location control that is not susceptible to the geologically induced deviations encountered with mechanical methods. Abrasive fluid-jets drill rock through the erosion induced by very small particles which individually remove only small fragments but are in such numbers that the drilling rate is at or above that of conventional tools. The particles are powered by the velocity of the supporting fluid, generated in turn by pumps on the surface. The cutting occurs ahead of the nozzle body allowing the nozzle assembly to be fed in the tunnel to create drain-holes. Fluid-jet methods have the potential of improving completion and stimulation efficiency in heterogeneous formations such as fractured and/or vuggy carbonate reservoirs. Application for completion, stimulation and, even, well/platform abandonment has been successful.
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Performance Optimization of Abrasive Fluid Jet for Completion and Stimulation of Oil and Gas Wells
Anuj Gupta
anuj.gupta@qatar.tamu.edu
Anuj Gupta
Texas A&M University at Qatar
, 213 E Texas A&M Engineering Building, Education City, P.O. Box 23874, Doha, Qatar
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Anuj Gupta
Texas A&M University at Qatar
, 213 E Texas A&M Engineering Building, Education City, P.O. Box 23874, Doha, Qatar
anuj.gupta@qatar.tamu.edu
J. Energy Resour. Technol. Jun 2012, 134(2): 021001 (6 pages)
Published Online: March 19, 2012
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June 16, 2010
Revised:
December 26, 2011
Published:
March 16, 2012
Online:
March 19, 2012
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Gupta, A. (March 19, 2012). "Performance Optimization of Abrasive Fluid Jet for Completion and Stimulation of Oil and Gas Wells." ASME. J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2012; 134(2): 021001. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005775
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