Open Hole Gravel Pack

Well deviation>65 °
Alpha & Beta principle
0% Leak-off

Dune

75% covering screens height while gravel packing ALPHA wave:

*(Diam Open Hole) – OD Screen

*Velocity (3-5 ft/sec)= Pumping Rate / Annular Capacity

* bbl/min = 180 to 300 ft/min = 3 to 5 ft/sec

bbl/ft

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 Alpha wave

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 Alpha wave covers ~65% of screen

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 End of Alpha wave

No Leak Off is permitted

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 Beta wave…….increase pressure due reduction of circulation area trough screen

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 Alpha Beta waves

4 - 6 ft/sec < 4 – 6 ft/sec

Ratio: 0.8

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Screen

Open
Wash Pipe Hole
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 Alpha Beta waves

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Screen

Open
Wash Pipe Hole
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