One of the important factors affecting the near-wellbore-fluid pressure drop is the coefficient of discharge (Cd). In the complete paper, the authors investigate some of the factors that can affect Cd, such as the erosion of the perforated hole and the backpressure given by the fracture. The paper studies the effect of perforation hole size, geometry, and shape on the Cd value at ambient conditions and with backpressure, before and after sand erosion.
Setup Specifications and Materials
For this study, a high-pressure, high-flow setup was built for Cd measurements, as well as a second setup in which the holes can be eroded by proppant-laden slurries. The test cell was the same for both setups. The holders of the plates were stainless steel and connected to 7-in.
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