Inflow Testing Procedure

Inflow tests are generally carried out to verify if there is communication with the formation through the casing, a liner lap or past a cement plug (bridge plug).

Most of the applications are in connection with testing or squeezed off perforations and casing leaks, testing liner-laps, float shoes and float collars, cement plugs and bridge plugs.

An inflow test is performed by reducing the hydrostatic head above the item to be tested by circulating to a lighter fluid.