Method for forming a gravel packed horizontal well

Details Method for forming a gravel packed horizontal well Method for forming a gravel packed horizontal well

1984-06-01

1985-11-19

Suchfield, George A.

Wells

Processes

Graveling or filter forming

166 50, 166 51, E21B 4304

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045535957

ABSTRACT:
Method for forming a gravel pack in-situ about a horizontal well in a sandy formation. The gravel pack is formed in two separate steps so that part of the pack will function as a foundation for slidably inserting and supporting the well liner. Thereafter, the remainder of the pack is completed about the liner by introducing a gravel slurry that accumulates on the foundation and about the liner.

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Ranney, Leo, "The World's Largest Water Well", Am. Waterworks Assn., 1938.

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