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Results and methodologies from a Sandia -led project aided California producers and have direct application worldwide. In particular, the simulations will extend the results to other fields, such as Lost Hills in California, and benefit operators considering optimum development strategies to mitigate subsidence and well casing damage. Research focused on the South Beldridge field in California. (71 KB) |
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Assemblage of 15,000 1 mm-diameter particles (circular discrete elements) overlaid by a finite-element fluid-flow grid. The perforation channel is located in the middle. (movie: 1,984 KB)
Project: Near Wellbore Mechanics |
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Perforation channel discrete-element model subjected to fluid loading. Bonds (calcium carbonate cement) between particles are represented by a black dot. When the bond is broken, the dot is removed. This figure illustrates the beginning of formation breakdown as sand is pulled into the perforation channel by the fluid. (movie: 4,589 KB)
Project: Near Wellbore Mechanics |
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