Plugged or inadequate perforations have the same effect as partial penetration; that is, reservoir fluids are restricted from flowing into the wellbore. Perforations can become plugged with scale or other solid particles that are precipitated from formation fluids (see [[Rock-water reaction: formation damage]]). As these fluids are produced, equilibrium conditions of pressure and temperature become altered (especially near the wellbore) causing precipitation of these particles. Some precipitates can form when incompatible fluids come in contact downhole. Workover and completion fluids should be tested with formation fluids for compatibility. Precipitates can also occur in a formation after an acid treatment. | Plugged or inadequate perforations have the same effect as partial penetration; that is, reservoir fluids are restricted from flowing into the wellbore. Perforations can become plugged with scale or other solid particles that are precipitated from formation fluids (see [[Rock-water reaction: formation damage]]). As these fluids are produced, equilibrium conditions of pressure and temperature become altered (especially near the wellbore) causing precipitation of these particles. Some precipitates can form when incompatible fluids come in contact downhole. Workover and completion fluids should be tested with formation fluids for compatibility. Precipitates can also occur in a formation after an acid treatment. |