Prosper & Cerberus Modelling for Efficient WBCOs in Artificial Lift Flowing Wells

Abstract

This paper describes simulation solution for CT(Coil Tubing) based WBCO in flowing ESP/Jet Pump wells for scale/polymer debris deposition removal prior to any treatment in well, such as – Formation stimulation, ESP treatment, etc. It also describes prediction for requirement of Surface Well Test spread support to assist Nitrogen assisted WBCO. The paper describes new way of simulation for CT WBCO job in artificially flowing wells to predict decreased Liquid rate from reservoir, CT pressure & friction pressure losses. The modelling is done in Prosper and Cerberus, the results of which are validated with surface well test and Multiphase flow meter data recorded during the jobs. The results observed were very close to modelled with a number of advantages such as – No loss returns, higher lifting velocities, prediction of increased/decreased reservoir liquid rate affecting Motor winding temperature in ESPs, no settling of debris, post job Increased Liquid gain from well, decreased tubing friction pressure loss