Features of gas inflow to a horizontal wellbore at various trajectories
https://doi.org/10.31660/0445-0108-2021-6-90-102
Abstract
This article discusses the effect of wellbore trajectory on the flow performance of a horizontal cased and perforated gas well. We used a coupled well-reservoir flow model, taking into account the nature of the flow, and local hydraulic resistances of the wellbore, and thus determined the pressure and mass flow distribution along the horizontal wellbore for several types of trajectories, including undulated and toe-up trajectories. The simulation results showed the effect of horizontal gas well trajectory type on its flow rate and the importance of considering pressure distribution to optimize well design.
About the Authors
S. K. Sokhoshko
Industrial University of Tyumen
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey K. Sokhoshko, Doctor of Engineering, Professor at the Department of Development and Exploitation of Oil and Gas Fields
Tyumen
S. Madani
Industrial University of Tyumen
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Salah Madani, Postgraduate at the Department of Development and Exploitation of Oil and Gas Fields
Tyumen
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Sokhoshko S.K., Madani S. Features of gas inflow to a horizontal wellbore at various trajectories. Oil and Gas Studies. 2021;(6):90-102. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31660/0445-0108-2021-6-90-102
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