Geophysical prospecting and well reliability indicators

Abstract

The paper considers the issues of well reliability indicators (strength, durability, safety) determined using the results of geophysical prospecting of the technical condition of the support as initial data. It is shown that it is possible to establish (recognize) the technical condition of bearing elements of well support, if according to the results of instrument studies, the types of damages are identified, their dimensions are established and actual strength parameters are calculated. Forecasting of service life is connected with the identification of a support element limiting service life of wells and determination of dominant mechanism of its damage for predicted operation period. The definition of well safe operation life is connected with the development of well reliability system. An example of elements included in the well reliability system is given, each of which is assigned a corresponding significance factor. The evaluation algorithm of the impact of properties of reliability system elements on its safe operation life is shown.