Steam Injection Performance of Horizontal Wells Completed with Slotted Liners

Abstract:

Considering the impact of gas-liquid two-phase variable mass flow in horizontal wellbore, combined with the principle of mass, momentum and energy conservation, a simple prediction model was developed to simulate the steam injection performance of horizontal wells completed with slotted liners. Based on the model, the profiles of steam pressure, temperature, quality and flow rate to the reservoir along the slotted horizontal wellbore were studied. The results show the steam pressure, temperature, quality and steam flow rate to the reservoir all gradually drop from the horizontal heel to the toe. However, the decrease of steam pressure and temperature are not so remarkable, but it is conspicuous for steam quality and steam flow rate to the reservoir. It is crucial to develop the techniques to guarantee a uniform flow along the horizontal wellbore.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 423-426)
• Pages: 674-678
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.423-426.674
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Hui Juan Chen, Ming Zhong Li, Yan Yu Zhang, Wei Wei Li
• Keywords: Horizontal Well, Slotted Liner, Steam Pressure, Steam Quality, Steam Temperature

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