Prediction Method for Annular Pressure with Percolation under Solid Phase Deposition in Deepwater Wells of the South China Sea

Yi WU , Xing-quan ZHANG , Tian-wei ZHANG , Zhi ZHANG , Jian DING

Science Technology and Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (20) : 8483 -8489.

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Science Technology and Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (20) : 8483-8489 DOI: 10.12404/j.issn.1671-1815.2406499
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Prediction Method for Annular Pressure with Percolation under Solid Phase Deposition in Deepwater Wells of the South China Sea
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To mitigate the risk of annular pressure buildup caused by solid-phase deposition in the B and C annuli of deep-water wells, experimental tests were conducted on sedimentation behavior using common deep-water drilling fluid systems. The sedimentation height and post-settling solid-phase permeability of various drilling fluids were measured. Based on the parameters of solid phase percolation characteristics, and considering the impact of annular fluid solid deposition, a predictive analytical method was established for annular pressure under percolation conditions. Case analysis was conducted to validate the approach. Results show that the sedimentation height follows the order: oil-based drilling fluid > EZFLOW drilling fluid > HEM drilling fluid. In contrast, the post-settling solid-phase permeability is ranked as EZFLOW drilling fluid > HEM drilling fluid > oil-based drilling fluid, with a maximum permeability of 2.216 μm2. Under annular fluid solid-phase deposition conditions, reductions in annular fluid viscosity, increases in formation permeability, and longer open-hole cement sheath sections reduce fluid viscous resistance, enlarge the seepage contact area with the formation, and enhance fluid flow. Therefore, reducing drilling fluid viscosity and extending the open-hole cement sheath length can improve the pressure release capacity in the B and C annuli of deep-water wells. However, the presence of solid-phase deposition significantly restricts seepage flow rates compared to conditions without deposition, leading to a potential risk of incomplete pressure relief following solid-phase sedimentation.

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deep wells / annular pressure / annulus fluid / solid phase deposition / seepage

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Yi WU, Xing-quan ZHANG, Tian-wei ZHANG, Zhi ZHANG, Jian DING. Prediction Method for Annular Pressure with Percolation under Solid Phase Deposition in Deepwater Wells of the South China Sea. Science Technology and Engineering, 2025, 25(20): 8483-8489 DOI:10.12404/j.issn.1671-1815.2406499

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