General completion design considerations
The well completion typically includes the perforations, sand exclusion system, (liner), tubing, wellhead, tubing accessories, packers, associated safety equipment and Xmas tree.
The perforations, gravel pack etc. provide the 'inflow system' into the well structure, while the tubing with flow controls, safety devices for isolating the reservoir, the Xmas tree and, where necessary, artificial lift or pressure boosting facilities, provide the 'outflow system' (well conduit) within the well structure.
1. General completion design considerations
Well and completion design must take into consideration the following requirements:
- artificial lift needs . . .