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Jashore University of Science & Technology

Dept. of Petroleum and Minning Engineering
Course Title: Well Design Laboratory
Course Code: PME-300

Presented By: Presented To:

Department of Petroleum & Mining
Session:2019-2020 Engineering
Department of Petroleum & Mining
Engineering
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Well
A well is an excavation or structure created in the ground by digging, driving, or drilling to access liquid resources
usually water, petroleum.

Types of wells
There are three types of wells
1.Dug well
2.Driven well
3.Drilled well

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Casing design
Casing design refers to the process of selecting and designing the various casings that are used to line the wellbore.

Fig: Casing components 5

Casing Design Criteria

Here are some fundamental criteria of well design:

• Formation Characteristics
• Well depth
• Casing size and grade
• Casing material
• Casing pressure rating
• Wellbore Stability

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Factors influencing casing design:

Here are the key factors that influence casing design:

• Formation characteristics
• Well depth
• Formation fluids
• Wellbore environment
• Wellbore stability
• Drilling fluid properties
• Casing size and grade
• Reservoir characteristics

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 Casing setting depth Criteria

Criteria that influence casing setting depth:

• Formation pressure
• Hydrocarbon zone
• Wellbore stability
• Geological characteristics
• Cost consideration
• Environmental considerations

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Types of casing

The are five types of casing:

• Conductor Casing
• Surface Casing
• Intermediate Casing
• Casing Liner
• Production Casing

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Conductor Casing

Function: Conductor casing is the outermost casing string set at the beginning of drilling operations,
often driven into the ground or seabed. It provides structural support to the wellbore and ensures that
the uppermost part of the well remains open during drilling. Conductor casing also helps prevent the
collapse of unconsolidated formations near the surface.

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Surface Casing

Function: Surface casing is set near the surface of the wellbore. Its primary functions include
protecting freshwater aquifers from contamination, preventing uncontrolled fluid or gas releases, and
providing structural support to the upper part of the well. Surface casing is also used to isolate and
contain shallow, potentially hazardous zones.

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Intermediate Casing

Function: Intermediate casing is set at a depth between the surface casing and the production casing.
It serves to isolate and protect formations with different pressures and fluids, preventing cross-
contamination. Intermediate casing also enhances wellbore stability, particularly in zones where
wellbore collapse may be a concern.

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Casing Liner

Function: A casing liner is a type of casing string that is not run to the surface but is instead hung
from a previously set casing string, typically the intermediate casing or production casing. Casing
liners are used to isolate and protect specific zones within the wellbore. They can also be used to
repair damaged or corroded casing section.

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Production Casing

Function: Production casing, also known as the production string, is set to the deepest depth in the
well and is used for extracting hydrocarbons or other resources from the reservoir. Its primary
function is to provide zonal isolation between the producing formation and other formations to
prevent fluid migration. Production casing also provides structural integrity to the wellbore.

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Casing specifications

• Casing Size and Dimensions

• Material Grade
• Weight per Unit Length
• Casing Pressure Ratings
• Mechanical Properties
• Chemical Composition
• Hydrostatic Testing

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Burst Strength

Burst strength refers to the maximum internal pressure that casing or tubing can withstand without
rupturing or bursting. It is typically measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or pascals (Pa).

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Factors Affecting Burst Strength

• Casing or tubing material and grade.

• Casing or tubing size (outer diameter and wall thickness).
• Formation pressure.
• Wellbore fluids (e.g., drilling mud, reservoir fluids).
• Operational conditions (e.g., pressure during hydraulic fracturing).

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Collapse strength

Collapse strength refers to the ability of casing or tubing to resist external pressure without
collapsing or buckling. It is typically measured in psi or Pa.

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Cementation

In well design and drilling, Cementation refers to the process of placing cement in the annular space
between the casing and the wellbore wall.

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Cement additives

Types of cement additives

• Retarders
• Accelerators
• fluid Loss Control Agents
• Defoamers
• Weighting Agents
• Lubricants
• Antifoaming Agents

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Cement placement techniques

Cement placement techniques are methods used in the oil and gas industry to ensure the effective
and reliable placement of cement in the wellbore during drilling, completion, and well construction.

Some Common cement placement techniques:

• Primary Cementing
• Secondary or Squeeze Cementing
• Cementing Through Tubing (CTT)
• Reverse Circulation Cementing
• Two-Stage Cementing
• Foamed Cementing
• Cementing with Additives

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Topic 2
Completion Design

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 What is well
completion?
Well completion is the process of preparing
a drilled well for production or injection of
fluids. It involves installing equipment and
devices to control the flow of fluids and to
isolate different zones of the reservoir.
Preparing the bottom of the hole to the
required specifications . Running in the
production tubing and its associated
downhole tools.

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Well
Perforation
Well perforation is a process in the oil and
gas industry, particularly in well completion,
where holes or openings are created in the
casing and cement surrounding the
production zone to allow hydrocarbons (oil
and gas) or other fluids to flow from the
reservoir into the wellbore.

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Directional Well Completion
Directional well completion refers to a technique used in oil and gas drilling
where the wellbore is intentionally deviated or steered in a specific
direction to access reservoirs that cannot be reached with a vertical well.
This directional drilling process involves the use of specialized tools and
techniques to control the trajectory of the wellbore.

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 Perforated
Completion
Perforated completions are an essential
aspect of well design in the oil and gas
industry. They involve creating openings
(perforations) in the casing and cement
surrounding the production zone to allow
hydrocarbons to flow into the wellbore

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Open hole
completion
Open hole completions are a type of well
completion that leaves the wellbore exposed to the
reservoir without any casing or cement. This can
offer some advantages and challenges for drilling
engineers, depending on the reservoir
characteristics, well objectives, and operational
constraints.

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 Gravel Pack completion
The casing gravel pack completion procedure includes drilling through
the oil reservoir to design depth, running production casing to the bottom
of the oil reservoir, cementing, and then perforating the oil reservoir.

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 Intelligent Well Completion
An intelligent well completion, often
referred to as an "intelligent well" or
"smart well," is an advanced well
completion system used in the oil
and gas industry. It incorporates
various downhole sensors,
monitoring devices, and control
systems to enhance the management
and optimization of well
performance.

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