INVESTIGATION OF SAND CONTROL USING RESIN AND GRAVEL PACK METHODS IN OVERCOMING SAND PROBLEMS: A REVIEW
Suranto1, Boni Swadesi1, Dedi Kristanto1, Herlina Jayadianti2

UPN Veteran Yogyakarta

Abstract

The occurrence of sand production is a widespread problem in the oil and gas industry, frequently resulting in operational inefficiencies and damage to equipment. Efficient techniques for managing sand are crucial in order to address these difficulties and guarantee maximum productivity. This review examines the effectiveness of resin and gravel pack techniques in resolving sand-related issues, including a substantial amount of data, statistics, and case studies.
The resin approach, which entails injecting resin-coated sand into the formation, has demonstrated potential in stabilizing unconsolidated formations. Resin systems have the ability to greatly decrease sand output by effectively bonding sand grains, hence improving the durability of formations. On the other hand, the gravel pack method, which involves depositing a layer of gravel between the formation and the wellbore, is well recognized as a reliable strategy for controlling sand. The significance of choosing the suitable gravel size to prevent the infiltration of sand while preserving permeability. Field applications statistics demonstrate that gravel packs can achieve sand retention efficiencies surpassing 90%, while having negligible impact on well productivity.
Both the resin and gravel pack systems provide effective solutions for sand control, each with distinct benefits and constraints. When selecting a method, it is important to evaluate the peculiarities of the formation, operational aspects, and economic concerns. Additional investigation and practical experiments are necessary to improve these methods and expand their use in various geological environments.

Keywords: gravel pack, sand control, resin, sand problem

Topic: Engineering