Filtration provides clean fluids that will prevent damage to the formation, the reservoir and its permeability. It does this by removal of solids and particulates from the fluid that may otherwise block the open space within the rock formation containing the hydrocarbon fluid within the production zone.
Any solids and contaminates in the completion fluid will reduce its effectiveness. An efficiently filtered and completely solid free completion fluid will add value to both the productivity and the dependability of the well in the long term. Clean completion fluids and brines are required for effective completion and maximum oil and gas production.
Filtration of completion fluids is necessary during:
- Initial displacement of fluid
- After and during perforation wash
- Gravel pack procedures
- Reaming or drill out of cement
- Circulating of final inhibitors and additives
- Circulation of the well
- Filtered fluid for trip displacement, pills and pill spotting volumes
- During the use of any new mixed brines