A Casing Deformation Prediction Model Considering the Properties of Cement

A large amount of casing deformation has occurred in shale gas wells during the complex fracturing process, which affects the fracturing construction and single well production. Based on the statistical analysis of casing deformation wells and caliper logging interpretation, the main mechanism of casing deformation of shale gas wells is revealed as formation slip. By comprehensively considering the rotating speed under casing running condition, the cement solidification heat release under cementing condition, and the fracturing fluid temperature drop under fracturing condition, the safe service margin of the casing is large. Moreover, simply increasing the casing steel grade and wall thickness has no obvious effect on casing deformation prevention, so full wellbore casing deformation prevention measures should be considered. By using the method of unconventional oil and gas well casing string simulation test and numerical simulation, the mechanical response of wellbore and the mechanism of bridge plug resistance are analyzed. By analyzing the influence of elastic modulus and wall thickness of cement on the casing minimum drift diameter after shear deformation, an analytical model of the minimum drift diameter of shale gas casing under the effect of fracture slip is established and verified, which provides technical support for parameter selection of cement and measures to prevent casing deformation.

Automated summary

A large amount of casing deformation has been observed in shale gas wells during fracturing, affecting construction and production. Formation slip is identified as the main mechanism of casing deformation in shale gas wells through statistical analysis and caliper logging interpretation. Simply increasing casing steel grade and wall thickness has limited effect, and comprehensive measures for casing deformation prevention should be considered. An analytical model for the minimum drift diameter of shale gas casing under the effect of fracture slip is established and verified, providing technical support for cement parameter selection and casing deformation prevention measures.