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: saleem_tunio@petronas.com.my

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Course Marks distributions

Course work
Tests, Assignments and Presentations

50%

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.

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 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

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 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. 2. 3.

Fracture-stimulated well inflow performance Types of well fracturing stimulation treatments 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

Case studies Problems with producing unconsolidated formations

Candidate selection

Overview of sand control methods

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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