Fundamentals of Horizontal Wellbore Cleanout

Theory and Applications of Rotary Jetting Technology

1st Edition - May 20, 2022
Authors: Xianzhi Song, Gensheng Li, Zhengming Xu, Subhash Shah
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 8 7 4 - 8
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 8 7 7 - 9

Fundamentals of Horizontal Wellbore Cleanout delivers the latest methods regarding effective sand cleanout tools in horizontal wellbores. Providing the most relevant information, i… Read more

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Fundamentals of Horizontal Wellbore Cleanout delivers the latest methods regarding effective sand cleanout tools in horizontal wellbores. Providing the most relevant information, including sand bed formation, sand settling velocity, friction and hydraulics, this book covers the most effective tools and emerging technologies. Sections discuss the settling characteristics of sand and the effects of particle shape and size on drag coefficients, along with models for drag coefficients using experimental data. Numerical studies on sand transport efficiency as well as prediction models of sand concentration and an evaluation of friction between pipe and sand bed are also included.

Illustrative case studies include cleanout with varying nozzle assemblies leading to optimum design on operation procedures, bottomhole assembly, and other lessons learned from known field experience. Rounding out with future research on cost-saving strategies including CO2 used as a washing fluid in water-sensitive formations, Fundamentals of Horizontal Wellbore Cleanout gives today’s petroleum and drilling engineers alternative methods to hole cleaning in today’s horizontal wells.

Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Disclaimer
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Research status
1.3 Mechanism of particle washing by rotating jet in horizontal wells
1.4 Objectives of this book
References
Chapter 2 Drag coefficient and settling velocity of particles in cleanout fluids
2.1 Settling behavior of particle in cleanout fluids
2.2 Settling behavior of particle in fiber-containing cleanout fluids
References
Chapter 3 Cuttings transport efficiency during micro-horizontal well drilling
3.1 Numerical study of cuttings transport efficiency in a mirco-horizontal wellbore
3.2 Experimental study of cuttings transport efficiency in a horizontal wellbore
3.3 Prediction model of cuttings concentration and bed height
References
Chapter 4 Sliding friction between coiled tubing and solids bed in cleanout operations
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Experimental setup and test matrix
4.3 Effects of major factors on sliding friction between CT and solids bed
References
Chapter 5 Numerical study of helical flow field in horizontal annulus
5.1 Characteristics of annular helical flow
5.2 Effects of major factors on helical flow field
References
Chapter 6 Behavior of solids transport in annular helical flow field
6.1 Behavior of single particle motion in an annular helical flow field
6.2 Experimental study of the behavior of solids bed transport in a horizontal wellbore cleanout using rotating jets
6.3 Numerical study of the behavior of solids bed transport in horizontal wellbore by rotary jet
References
Chapter 7 Annular helical flow: Cleanout model development and hydraulic parameters calculation
7.1 Calculation of pressure loss in pipe and annulus
7.2 Calculation of jetter pressure drop
7.3 Calculation of the jet impact force
7.4 Optimization of flow rate
References
Chapter 8 Modeling/design and field application
8.1 Use of high-pressure water rotary jet tool
8.2 Field cases
Chapter 9 New method of horizontal wellbore cleanout by supercritical carbon dioxide
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Helical flow characteristics of supercritical carbon dioxide
9.3 Operational parameters optimization for supercritical carbon dioxide
References
Index

Xianzhi Song

Dr. Xianzhi Song is the Professor of College of Petroleum Engineering and the Vice Dean of College of Artificial Intelligence, China University of Petroleum at Beijing (CUPB). He is also the Vice Director of CUPB Geothermal Research Center, and the Director of CNPC Key Laboratory of Drilling Engineering, etc. He has obtained the National Natural Science Funds for Excellent Young Scholars of China, the Awards of Science and Technology for the Excellent Youth by Sun Yue-Qi Foundation, and National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation. His research areas involve drilling and completion, geothermal exploitation, and artificial intelligence. He has authored more than 50 papers and earned 20 patents. He received his B.S degree in petroleum engineering from China University of Petroleum at East China and PHD degree in oil and gas well drilling engineering of CUPB in 2010.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of College of Petroleum Engineering. Deputy Director of State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting, and the Executive Dean of College of Carbon-neutral Energy, China University of Petroleum (Beijing).

Gensheng Li

Dr. Gensheng Li is the Academician of Chinese Member of Engineering and the Vice-President of China University of Petroleum at Beijing (CUPB). He has over 30 years of experience concentrating on the research and application of water jet technology in drilling and well completion. His research interests include water jet assisted drilling within HPHT Wells, abrasive jet perforation and multistage fracturing, and unconventional oil & gas well drilling & completion. He received the National Award for Technological Invention in 2012 and National Award for Science and Technology Progress in 2007 as a principle investigator.

Affiliations and expertise

Academician of Chinese Member of Engineering; Vice-President of China University of Petroleum, Beijing (CUPB), China; Director of State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting

Zhengming Xu

Dr. Zhengming Xu is a lecturer in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the China University of Geosciences at Beijing (CUGB). His research interests include gas kick simulation, wellbore multiphase flow, cuttings transport, and particle settling. Xu holds a PhD degree in oil & gas well engineering from the China University of Petroleum, Beijing. He is a member of SPE.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China

Subhash Shah

Dr. Subhash Shah is Emeritus professor at the University of Oklahoma and the fellow of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). He has been working on petroleum industry for over 40 years and specialist on well completion, hydraulic fracturing, and coiled tubing flow. Dr. Shah has authored or coauthored more than 300 technical papers in 30 international journals. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Baroda, India, and master’s and PhD degrees from the University of New Mexico, all in chemical engineering. Shah is a Lifetime Member of SPE, a 2012-2013 SPE Distinguished Lecturer, and the recipient of the 2009 SPE Mid-Continent Region Completions Optimization and Technology Award.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor Emeritus, Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering, University of Oklahoma, USA