Chapter 0 - Well Stimulation Technique - Course Outline

WELL STIMULATION TECHNIQUES PAB 4323 By: Engr. Saleem Qadir Tunio

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Contact Information Engr. Saleem Q. Tunio Block 16 (16-03-022) Extension no: 7055 Email: [email protected]

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Course Marks distributions Course work

50%

• Tests, Assignments and Presentations

Final Exam

50%

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Learning Outcomes

1. Perform analysis on well data to distinguish well performance characteristics.

2. Understand the effect of perforation techniques and matrix stimulation fluids.

3. Design fundamental and advanced stimulation techniques for various well conditions.

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4. Optimize various stimulation processes for maximum production.

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Reference Books 1. Robert S. Schechter (1992), Oil Well Stimulation, 1st Edition, Prentice-Hall Inc.

Main Reference

2. Ching H. Yew (1997), Mechanics of Hydraulic Fracturing, 1st Edition, Gulf Publishing Company 2. Halliburton Energy Institute (2003), Stimulation 1, Halliburton Company

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Optional Reference

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Instructions KINDLY…. • be PUNCTUAL in class (On time) • Turn your mobile phones on SILENT mode

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Course Learning Flow

1. Well Stimulation

2. Formation Damage

3. Perforating Methods

4. Hydraulic Fracturing

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5. Matrix Acidizing

6. Sand Control Methods

7. Design and Optimization Processes

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Overview of Stimulation in an Oil Well

Well stimulation economics

Overview of acidizing

1. Well Stimulation

General safety and work guidelines

Fundamentals of fracturing

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2. Formation Damage Types of formation damage

Pre-treatment well tests

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Potential formation damage caused by matrix stimulation fluids

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Candidate selection

Perforation techniques

3. Perforating Methods

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Hydraulic Fracturing II

Hydraulic Fracturing I 4. Hydraulic Fracturing

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Hydraulic Fracturing I 1. 2. 3.

• Rock mechanic issues related to hydraulic fracturing

• Dynamic fracturing geometry

• Fracturing fluid and conductivity • Hydraulic fracture treatment selection guidelines

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Hydraulic Fracturing II 1.

• Fracture-stimulated well inflow performance

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• Types of well fracturing stimulation treatments

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• Case studies

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5. Matrix Acidizing Types of Acidizing methods

Matrix stimulation fluids selection

Acid formulations for matrix acidizing

Candidate selection

Acidizing of special well types

Stimulation of carbonate formations

Case studies

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6. Sand Control Methods Problems with producing unconsolidated formations

Case studies

Overview of sand control methods

Candidate selection

Gravel packing

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Proppant fracturing

7. Design and Optimization Processes Matrix acidizing

Acid fracturing

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THANKS….

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