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Section 1.7 Know Your Wells
Section 1.7 Know Your Wells
Section 1.7 Know Your Wells
This describes the knowledge you must have about your wells: depth,
tubular sizes, any downhole equipment problems or limitations, static
bottom-hole pressure, flowing bottom-hole pressure, typical production rate.
- Wellbore database
Well depths
Tubular sizes
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o Casing size(s). The casing ID and weight per foot for all casing
sizes used in the well.
o Liner size(s). The liner ID and weight per foot for all liner sizes
used in the well.
o Tubing size(s). The tubing OD, ID, and grade for all tubing
sizes used in the well.
Well Equipment
Production history
o Calculated flow velocity vs. depth. The flow velocity vs. depth
can be a useful variable to display. By comparing the actual
flow velocity with the critical flow velocity locations were the
velocity may be below critical can be spotted.
- Other information
o Identify wells below critical. Maintain a list of all wells that are
producing below the critical flow rate at any depth in the well.
See Section 1.8, Know the Performance of Your Wells for more
information on this.
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