Autonomous inflow control devices improve sand control

摘要

AICDS are enabling production engineers to manage reservoir flow in horizontal wells with better flow assurance and greater oil recovery. The ability to restrict low viscosity unwanted water and gas results in lower water cut and reduced gas oil ratio. In addition, the synergy between AICDs and screens is a significant and beneficial method to reduce sand production caused by excessive drawdown, high fluid flow drag forces, and dissolution of cementation in poorly consolidated reservoirs.