Method for obtaining unique constraints to adjust flow control in a wellbore
US12264562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/20
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method may include obtaining data representing flow rates for a plurality of flow control devices. The method also includes determining total molar rates for a plurality of flows through pipe segments associated with each of the flow control devices based on the obtained data. The method also includes determining initial flow control device constraints based on the total molar rates for the plurality of flow control devices. The method also includes determining that one or more wellhead constraints would be violated based on the flow control device constraints. The method also includes determining adjusted flow control device constraints that result in the satisfaction of one or more wellhead constraints or constraints of others of the plurality of flow control devices. The method also includes determining an adjusted flow rate based on the adjusted device constraints that satisfy the wellhead and the flow control device constraints.
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