In order to properly design a completion, reservoir rock and fluid properties must be carefully taken into account because they directly influence on equipment selection. Reservoir properties (rock and fluid properties) which must be considered are as follows;
Rock Properties
Permeability (k)
Low permeability formation may require fracturing operation to enhance production. The completion for tight formations must be able to withstand pumping pressure and allow fracking fluid and proppant to flow through.
Formation Strength
Unconsolidated formations are required to complete a well with a sand control completion; thus, a well can be produced without any damage to downhole and surface equipment.
Formation Pressure
Reservoir pressure directly affects the pressure rating on all completions because all components must be able to work under reservoir condition. What’s more, formation pressure will affect how much flow of the well can produce.
Formation Temperature
High reservoir temperature will quickly degrade some components, especially elastomer, and this will result in well integrity issues due to pressure leakage. This is one of the critical concerns in selecting the right equipment to work under high temperature conditions. Continue reading
