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Predicting proppant flowback from fracture-stimulated wells
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
In this thesis, the usefulness and benefits of predicting proppant flowback in the design stage of hydraulic fracturing treatments are evidenced. A new prediction model, as well as a methodology, is proposed in this work. ...
Investigation of flow modifying tools for the continuous unloading of wet-gas wells
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
Liquid loading in low production gas wells is a common problem faced in many producing regions around the world. Once gas rates fall below the minimum lift velocity, it is essential that some action be taken to maintain ...
Permeability characterization and spatial modeling in complex reservoirs: use of tree classifiers and Markov Random Field
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
This research presents two approaches for working with reservoir properties. The first is the application of decision tree classifiers for predicting partitioning or classifications based on well logs for improving the ...
Experimental studies of steam-propane injection for the Duri intermediate crude oil
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
Laboratory experimental studies were carried out to better understand production mechanisms involved in steam-propane injection and to investigate effects of expected field pressure and temperature conditions on steam-propane ...
Experimental investigation of the use of drag reducing agents in conjunction with twin-screw multiphase pumps
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Application of multiphase technology has accelerated over the past decade. The development of this technology has been driven by the challenges to economically produce from deepwater and other remote objectives. Both ...
Limitations of extended reach drilling in deepwater
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
As the worldwide search for hydrocarbons continues into the deepwater of the oceans, drilling extended reach wells have helped to drain the fields in the most cost effective way, thus providing the oil and gas industry the ...
New correlations for dew-point, specific gravity and producing yield for gas condensates
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
This work presents four newly developed correlations to estimate dew-point pressure, current specific gravity and producing yield of gas condensate reservoirs. The first correlation may be used to predict the dew-point ...
Potential use of hollow spheres in dual gradient drilling
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
The increasing number of significant deepwater discoveries has pushed the operator and service oil companies to focus their efforts on developing new technologies to drill in deeper water. Dual gradient drilling (DGD) ...
Formation damage in underbalanced drilling operations
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
Formation damage has long been recognized as a potential source of reduced productivity and injectivity in both horizontal and vertical wells. From the moment that the pay zone is being drilled until the well is put on ...
Inversion of field-scale partitioning tracer response for characterizing oil saturation distribution: a streamline approach
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Identifying distribution of remaining oil in the reservoir is vital for evaluation of existing waterflood, design of tertiary recovery projects, and location of infill drilling candidates. In recent years, partitioning ...