Oil Production Challenges

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What is a major consequence of equipment damage caused by sand production?

  • Improved wellbore stability
  • Increased oil quality
  • Reduced sand production
  • Increased maintenance costs (correct)

What can be a result of sand accumulation in the wellbore or flowlines?

  • Restricted fluid flow (correct)
  • Reduced pressure drop
  • Improved wellbore stability
  • Increased fluid flow

How can sand particles affect separators in surface facilities?

  • Reduce separation efficiency (correct)
  • Reduce maintenance requirements
  • Improve oil quality
  • Increase separation efficiency

What is a potential consequence of wellbore instability caused by sand production?

<p>Wellbore collapse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge associated with sand production in oil production?

<p>Equipment damage and wear (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can sand particles in the produced fluid cause?

<p>Erosion and wear on production equipment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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