Scientific and technical journal

«Proceedings of Gubkin University»

ISSN 2073-9028

Proceedings of Gubkin University
COMPLEX APPROACH TO OPTIMIZATION OF NITROGEN LIFTING OPERATION USING COILED TUBING

UDC: 622.276
DOI: 10.33285/2073-9028-2019-1(294)-86-96

Authors:

Telkov Victor P.1,
Savic Ivan1

1 Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University), 65, Leninskiy prospect, Moscow, 119991, Russian Federation

Keywords: well unloading, coiled tubing, nitrogen lifting, gas lift annular flow, two-phase flow in annuli, optimization, lift performance relationship

Annotation:

This paper presents the results of a series of numerical experiments conducted with self-developed software, which is based on an original algorithm. This algorithm models the nitrogen lifting process. A list of most common problems related to this well operation is given. Our qualitative conclusions could help to predict the work of lifting equipment for different combinations of technological parameters. We recommend the new methodology, based on computer modelling for solving the considered problems.

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