Affiliation:
1. School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
Abstract
The decomposition of hydrates can cause serious sand production and collapse problems, hindering the long-term effective production of hydrates. This study proposes a theory for framework reconstruction and reinforcement for deep-water hydrate layers based on grouting fracturing technology and chemical sand control principles. The setting liquid was injected via fracturing and grouting to form several cracks with a certain depth and width. The setting liquid remains in the fracture and solidifies to form a “reconstruction body.” Simultaneously, the setting liquid permeates and diffuses from the cracks to the surrounding hydrate layer, bonding with the sediment and forming a gradient solidification zone to achieve solidification and reinforcement of the hydrate layer. To achieve effective production of hydrates, the reconstruction body must consider internal reinforcement, sand control, and good permeability. The parameters of the reconstruction body were designed based on the geological characteristics of hydrate formation in a certain area. In order to effectively support the hydrate layer, the reconstruction body was designed with a 24 h compressive strength of at least 3.20 MPa and a long-term compressive strength of at least 17.70 MPa. To ensure that the permeability characteristics of the reconstructed body meet production needs, the permeability of the reconstructed body must be greater than that of the hydrate layer. The maximum concentrated pore size of the skeleton reconstruction body is designed to be 9 μm based on the particle characteristics of shale sand in hydrate reservoirs. This study provides a new approach to solving sand production and collapse.
Funder
China Petroleum Engineering Technology Research Co., Ltd.
Subject
Ocean Engineering,Water Science and Technology,Civil and Structural Engineering
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