Inflow Control Technologies
Learn about the different inflow control technologies available, and how these tools optimize production, reduce water and gas breakthrough, and maximize reservoir performance.
SAS
Stand alone screen
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Provide essential sand control by preventing sand production while allowing fluid flow.
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Cost-effective and simple to implement in a variety of well conditions.
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Suitable for wells with moderate sand​​
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Offer minimal pressure drop, ensuring efficient fluid production.
ICD
Spriral type
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Distribute fluid inflow evenly along the wellbore to balance production.
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Reduce early water or gas breakthrough, extending well life.
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Improve recovery efficiency by optimizing reservoir drainage.
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Suitable for use in heterogeneous reservoirs to mitigate uneven production.
A-ICV
Autonomous Inflow Control Valve
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Automatically restrict the flow of unwanted fluids, such as water and gas, without external intervention.
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Enhance oil recovery by adapting to reservoir conditions in real-time.
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Delay water and gas breakthrough, improving overall well efficiency.
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Ideal for high-variation reservoirs requiring advanced flow regulation.
FD-AICD
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Selectively restricts unwanted fluids, such as water and gas, based on density, using a fixed spiral design.
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Operates without moving parts, ensuring long-term reliability and minimal maintenance in challenging environments.
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Enhances oil recovery by balancing inflow dynamically, improving production efficiency over the well's lifespan.
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Provides a cost-effective and robust solution for diverse well scenarios, including horizontal and multilateral completions.
RCP-AICD
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Adjusts fluid inflow based on viscosity differences, effectively managing oil, water, and gas production.
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Combines passive rate control with autonomous features for enhanced inflow regulation.
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Delays water and gas breakthrough, maintaining stable production and reservoir health.
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Offers a versatile and cost-efficient solution for optimizing performance in complex well completions.
D-AICD
Density Based Inflow Control Device
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Restricts unwanted fluids, such as water and gas, by leveraging density differences rather than viscosity.
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Enhances oil recovery by dynamically balancing inflow across the wellbore.​​
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Delays water and gas breakthrough, ensuring more uniform reservoir drainage.
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Provides an economical and efficient solution for managing inflow in challenging reservoir conditions.
Electric or Hydraulic
ICV
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Enable precise zonal control by adjusting inflow remotely using surface-operated electric or hydraulic systems.
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Allow real-time adjustments to optimize production and reduce water or gas breakthrough.
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Integrate with advanced sensors for continuous monitoring of pressure, temperature, and flow conditions.
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Ideal for complex well architectures, such as multilayered or extended-reach wells, where precise inflow management is critical.
Constant rate
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Regulate flow to maintain a consistent production rate regardless of changing reservoir pressures.
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Prevent early water or gas breakthrough by balancing inflow across the wellbore.
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Simple, passive design requiring no external power or control systems.
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Ideal for enhancing production efficiency in reservoirs with variable permeability.
Injection
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Control and regulate the injection of fluids, such as water or gas, to optimize reservoir pressure and enhance recovery.
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Prevent backflow and ensure precise delivery of injected fluids into targeted zones.
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Available in various designs, including surface-actuated or autonomous systems, for diverse reservoir needs.
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Ideal for waterflooding, gas injection, or chemical EOR processes to improve reservoir