Application of non-uniform film thickness concept in predicting deviated gas wells liquid loading.

ABSTRACT: Liquid loading causes undesirable occurrences such as premature death of wells, as well as significant reduction in production. However, most available models consider vertical wells and only a few focus on deviated gas wells. In order to reduce the impact of liquid loading on gas production, gas well load-up should be diagnosed at its early stage so as to proffer adequate solution. Unfortunately, most gas wells will experience liquid loading at some stage or point in their production life. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to predict liquid loading at the early life of such wells in order to develop apt liquid management strategies as corrective measures. Liquid film flow reversal concept has been identified as one of the major concepts responsible for the occurrence of liquid loading

SUBMITTER: Okoro EE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6838504 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature