This unit covers the following topics: (1) introduction and workshop objectives; (2) problem definition—scope of formation damage; (3) factors controlling well productivity; (4) formation damage and well productivity—consequences of formation damage; economics of formation damage; (NVP calculation illustrating the cost of lost or deferred production); vertical and horizontal wells—skin factor and skin components, flow efficiency and formation damage; factors promoting damage in horizontal wells; (5) formation damage in various well operations—types, origin and sources, and mechanisms in oil and gas reservoirs; oilfield forensics—diagnosis, detection and recognition of problem wells;... -- Course Website
