CSI Technologies, an
engineering and research firm focused on
cementing, stimulation, and technology concerns
for operators in the
Gulf Coast.
Liner Failure
"A
major operator experienced two deep production liner
failures in a row (14,000’ + or -). CSI was called
to investigate the problem. Tests and analysis
performed in the laboratory revealed that mixing
order of liquid admixtures and sensitivity to shear
were the cause of the failures. CSI worked with the
operator and service company to correct the problem
and the next four liners on the platform were
successfully cemented with the modified slurry
composition and mixing procedure. “