Methods for Determining Vented Volumes During Gas-Condensate and Oil-Well Blowouts

摘要

Several methods are presented for determining vented volumes during gas-condensate and oil well blowouts. Each method is illustrated with a numerical example. The method of crossplotting formation and flow string resistances is the only one which does not require special measurements. It is, therefore, applicable to cratered wells and underwater blowouts. The report includes several suggestions for investigations which might lead to better methods. (ERA citation 06:034302)