The main goal of a P&A operation is to restore the cap rock functionality by establishing competent barriers. When a barrier is established, its functionality needs to be verified. There are different test procedures to verify integrity of permanent barriers. Some include verification of annular barrier (barrier between casing and formation), some include verification of permanent plug inside casing, and some others include verification of barriers in open holes. The main challenge for barrier verification is the lack of direct relationship between laboratory verification and field performance testing. In the laboratory testing of cement, the following parameters are evaluated: mechanical properties (e.g. compressive strength, tensile strength, Young’s modulus, etc.), shear bond strength, hydraulic bond strength and tensile bond strength, fluid migration analysis, static gel strength analysis, etc. In addition, most of laboratory experiments replicate best case scenario with respect to contamination of cement slurry. However, there is no simple way of accurately testing these parameters at expected downhole conditions. In fact, the only tests available to verify cement plugs in the field are hydraulic pressure testing, weight testing and tagging with workstring. The annular barrier is tested indirectly by logging. This chapter will review these field test methods.


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    Title :

    Barrier Verification


    Additional title:

    Ocean Engineering & Oceanography


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    Publication date :

    2020-01-28


    Size :

    25 pages





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    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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