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Every inflow control
technology explained
Flowpro Dynamics does not sell completion hardware, but understanding the devices is fundamental to simulating them correctly. These guides are written by the engineers who helped invent ICD technology.
Stand alone screen
Foundation of every completion
- Sand control barrier
- Enables ICD/AICD integration
- Minimal pressure drop
- Varied screen media types
Spiral groove type
Where inflow control began
- First deployed on Troll West, 1992
- Spiral flow path creates pressure drop
- Balances inflow along wellbore
- Delays water/gas breakthrough
Nozzle type
Precision flow restriction
- Precision nozzle technology
- Controls hot-spot inflow
- Uniform reservoir drainage
- Low susceptibility to plugging
Fluidic diode
Self-regulating, no moving parts
- Maze-like internal structure
- Responds to density and viscosity
- Autonomously restricts water/gas
- No external power required
Rate controlled production
Early autonomous innovation
- Regulates flow rate passively
- Limits high-permeability zones
- Economical and reliable
- Wide range of well conditions
Autonomous inflow control valve
Viscosity and density-aware
- Adjusts flow paths autonomously
- Responds to both viscosity and density
- No external power or controls
- Complex reservoir capable
Density-based devices
Novel light oil water control
- Differentiates phases by density
- Addresses light oil / water systems
- Where viscosity methods fall short
- New avenue for water management
Inflow control valve
Surface-controlled precision
- Electronic or hydraulic actuation
- Real-time zonal control
- Pressure/temperature/flow sensors
- No well intervention required
Constant rate production
Passive and cost-effective
- Calibrated flow restriction
- Maintains consistent rate
- No power or control needed
- Horizontal and multilateral wells
Injection valves
EOR and pressure support
- Water, gas, and chemical injection
- Prevents backflow and crossflow
- Optimised injection distribution
- Waterflooding and gas lift
Our perspective
Why we document hardware we do not sell
Insight simulates every ICT device type on the market. To do that well, the simulation team needs a shared understanding of how each device works physically. These guides are that shared knowledge, made public. When you understand the hardware, you understand why the simulation outputs look the way they do.