Contents, Cont’d.

Well Unloading Wizard ................................................................................................... 172

Multiphase Wizard .......................................................................................................... 177
Analysis Wizard ............................................................................................................. 178
Job Design Wizard ......................................................................................................... 178
Pump Wizard ................................................................................................................. 179

Chapter 7
Using Velocity String .................................................................................................... 181
The Velocity String Process ..................................................................................................................182
Accessing Velocity String (Hydra) .......................................................................................................183
Working with Projects ...........................................................................................................................183
Using the Velocity String Opening-dialog Tools ...........................................................................184
Setting Program Preferences ..........................................................................................................184
Creating a New Velocity String Project .........................................................................................184
Opening an Existing Velocity String Project .................................................................................185
Saving a Velocity String Project ....................................................................................................186
Deleting a Velocity String Project ..................................................................................................186
Importing a File ..............................................................................................................................187
Exporting a Velocity String Project ...............................................................................................188
Entering Project-configuration Information .........................................................................................189
Select a Well with a Defined Reservoir .........................................................................................189
Verify Reservoir Parameters ..........................................................................................................190
Select One or More Velocity Strings ..............................................................................................191
Enter Runtime Data ........................................................................................................................193
Calculating Data .............................................................................................................................193
Using the Output Data ....................................................................................................................194

Chapter 8
Using the Packer and Completion Analysis (PACA).................................................... 197
About PACA .........................................................................................................................................198
The PACA Process ................................................................................................................................199
Accessing the PACA Model/Wizard .....................................................................................................200
Setting Program Preferences ..........................................................................................................200
Accessing the Well Editor and Fluids Manager .............................................................................200
Working with Projects ...........................................................................................................................201
Creating a New PACA Project .......................................................................................................201
Opening an Existing PACA Project ...............................................................................................202
Saving a PACA Project ..................................................................................................................202
Deleting a PACA Project ................................................................................................................203

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Importing a File .............................................................................................................................. 203
Exporting a PACA Project ............................................................................................................. 205
Using the PACA Wizard ...................................................................................................................... 206
Entering Calculation Options ......................................................................................................... 206
Selecting the PACA Application ................................................................................................... 206
Following the “Permanent Tubing Completion” Path ................................................................... 207
Selecting a Well that Includes Tubing String and Packer ...................................................... 207
Following the “Temporary Packer Run on Coiled Tubing or Pipe” Path ...................................... 208
Selecting a Well...................................................................................................................... 209
Selecting the Coiled Tubing String or Jointed Pipe ....................................................................... 209
Selecting a Tool with a Packer ....................................................................................................... 210
Following the Converged Path ....................................................................................................... 211
Configuring Packer Properties................................................................................................ 211
Defining Initial Conditions ..................................................................................................... 212
Defining One or More Subsequent Scenarios ........................................................................ 212
Conducting the Analysis......................................................................................................... 213

Chapter 9
Using Solids Cleanout ................................................................................................... 217
The Solids Cleanout Process ................................................................................................................. 218
Accessing Solids Cleanout (Hydra) ...................................................................................................... 218
Working with Projects .......................................................................................................................... 219
Using the Solids Cleanout Opening-dialog Tools .......................................................................... 219
Setting Program Preferences .......................................................................................................... 220
Creating a New Solids Cleanout Project ........................................................................................ 220
Opening an Existing Solids Cleanout Project ................................................................................ 221
Saving a Solids Cleanout Project ................................................................................................... 222
Deleting a Solids Cleanout Project ................................................................................................ 222
Importing a File .............................................................................................................................. 222
Exporting a Solids Cleanout Project .............................................................................................. 224
Entering Project-configuration Information ......................................................................................... 225
Select a Well .................................................................................................................................. 225
Enter Fill Data ................................................................................................................................ 226
Select Equipment (Reel, Coiled Tubing, and Tool String) ............................................................ 226
Select Fluid Data ............................................................................................................................ 228
Enter Constraints ............................................................................................................................ 229
Calculate Sensitivity ...................................................................................................................... 230
Enter Pump Rates for Each Stage .................................................................................................. 231
Adjust Any Other Operating Parameters ....................................................................................... 232

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