Determining one or more parameters of a well completion design based on drilling data corresponding to variables of mechanical specific energy
US11634979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods for determining parameter/s of a well completion design (WCD) for at least a portion of a drilled well based on drilling data corresponding to variables of mechanical specific energy (MSE) are provided. In some cases, MSE values may be acquired and the WCD parameter/s may be based on the MSE values. The MSE values may be obtained from a provider or may be acquired by calculating the MSE values via the drilling data. In some cases, the data may be amended prior to determining the WCD parameter/s to substantially neutralize distortions of the data. In some cases, the methods may include creating a geomechanical model of the drilled well from acquired MSE values, optionally amending the geomechanical model and determining the WCD parameter/s from the geomechanical model. Storage mediums having program instructions which are executable by a processor for performing any steps of the methods are also provided.
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