A Review on Chemical Sand Production Control Techniques in Oil Reservoirs
Farzin Saghandali, Mahsa Baghban Salehi, Radman Hosseinzadehsemnani, Rouzbeh Ghanbarnezhad Moghanloo, Vahid Taghikhani
Abstract
This review aims to bring together the studies on petroleum reservoirs’ sand production control in a comprehensive guide for the researcher to compare various methods for the chemical consolidation of sand. Sand production can be considered one of the major challenges in the petroleum production industry, causing severe operational issues. This study introduces various methods to control and prevent sand production in petroleum wells and evaluates their advantages and performance in tabular form. The use of chemical procedures is considered to be more efficient in counteracting the production and migration of sand. Various chemicals and polymers have been proposed for this purpose. These chemicals should increase the consolidation of the formation rock while not reducing its permeability. The complexity and simplicity of the substances will be the two main factors. Novelties are generally tied with complex chemical structures. Conversely, simplicity makes them affordable, which is essential for industrialization. Success is obtained when the two are combined. This Review is expected to allow individual experts to compare various methods and be a handbook guiding them in the pursuit of finding the appropriate method of sand control for each reservoir.