A sieve analysis is a laboratory routine performed on a formation sand sample for the selection of the proper-sized gravel-pack sand. A sieve analysis consists of placing a formati… 展开

There have been several published techniques for selecting a gravel-pack sand size to control the production of formation sand. The most widely used sizing criterion1 provid… 展开

The productivity of a gravel-packed well depends on the permeability of the gravel-pack sand and how it is placed. To ensure maximum well productivity, one should use high quality grav… 展开

Although naturally occurring quartz sand is the most common gravel-pack material, many alternatives exist. These include: 1. Resin-coated sand 2. Garnet 3. Glass beads 4. Alumin… 展开