Sand screens application and performance for sand control: A review of selection criteria, screen materials, and causes of failure
Abdullah Abduljabbar,
Azubuike Amadi,
Mysara Eissa Mohyaldinn,
Syahrir Ridha,
Obai Younis,
Fahd Saeed Alakbari
Affiliations
Abdullah Abduljabbar
Center of Flow Assurance, Institute of Subsurface Resources, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia; Corresponding author.
Azubuike Amadi
Petroleum Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
Mysara Eissa Mohyaldinn
Center of Flow Assurance, Institute of Subsurface Resources, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia; Petroleum Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia; Corresponding author. Center of Flow Assurance, Institute of Subsurface Resources, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia.
Syahrir Ridha
Institute of Subsurface Resources, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
Obai Younis
Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering in Wadi Addwasir, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
Fahd Saeed Alakbari
Center of Flow Assurance, Institute of Subsurface Resources, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
Production of sand from oil and gas wells necessitates the application of techniques for sand control. Sand screens are widely used. However, they are susceptible to failures, often stemming from improper selection and design. This study reviews existing selection criteria and identifies the causes of failures. It has been concluded that, sand screens selection should not rely on a single method but should consider a comprehensive combination of factors. This paper presents comparative analyses among various sand screen types. Also, it compares different materials used in sand screens, such as expandable, ceramics, metallic alloys, polymers, and shape memory materials, in terms of their performance and susceptibility to failure. These comprehensive comparisons can greatly assist in the optimized selection process for sand screens.
