Simulating Downhole Flow Through a Perforation
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1. A method of testing a core sample, comprising:
- determining an impedance map;
attaching a sleeve to the core sample, wherein a flow impedance of each of a plurality of portions of the sleeve is based on the impedance map; and
measuring a flow performance of the core sample.
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Abstract
A method of testing a core sample is provided. The method comprises determining an impedance map, attaching a sleeve to the core sample, and measuring a flow performance of the core sample. An impedance of each of a plurality of portions of the sleeve is based on the impedance map.
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1. A method of testing a core sample, comprising:
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determining an impedance map; attaching a sleeve to the core sample, wherein a flow impedance of each of a plurality of portions of the sleeve is based on the impedance map; and measuring a flow performance of the core sample. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A perforation test target, comprising:
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a metal plate; a core sample adhered to the metal plate at one end; and a first sleeve adhered to the core sample, wherein a flow impedance of each of a plurality of portions of the first sleeve is based on a predetermined impedance map. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for testing a core sample, comprising:
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a non-permeable sleeve placed over the core sample; a first pair of opposing actuators to apply opposing force to the non-permeable sleeve in a first axis normal to the axis of the core sample; a second pair of opposing actuators to apply opposing force to the non-permeable sleeve in a second axis normal to the axis of the core sample and normal to the first axis; a wellbore pressure reservoir to provide simulated wellbore pressure; and a formation pressure reservoir to provide simulated formation fluid pressure. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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