SAND CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY EMPLOYING A TRACER

摘要

A technique facilitates detection of specific constituents in a well fluid as it is produced from a reservoir. The technique employs a screen assembly having a base pipe and a filter media coupled with the base pipe. An access opening is provided in the screen assembly for insertion of a tracer into a region between the base pipe and the filter media. The tracer is then secured in the region between the base pipe and the filter media. The technique enables selection and application of specific, interchangeable tracers while in the field, e.g. at a well site.

主权项

1. A system for use in a wellbore, comprising:
a screen assembly having:
a base pipe with at least one port extending between an exterior and an interior of the base pipe to enable a flow of fluid through the at least one port to the interior;a filter media disposed about the base pipe in a position to filter the flow of fluid as it flows to the at least one port for entry into the interior;an access opening extending to a region between the base pipe and the filter media; anda tracer sized for insertion through the access opening to the region between the base pipe and the filter media after assembly of the filter media to the base pipe.