API RP 58

Recommended Practices for Testing Sand Used in Gravel Packing Operations

American Petroleum Institute , 12/01/1995

Publisher: API

File Format: PDF

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Standard By:American Petroleum Institute , 12/01/1995

Published:12/01/1995

Pages:12

File Size:1 file , 2.4 MB

Language:English

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Describes procedures and equipment that can best be used in testing and evaluating sand used in gravel packing operations. The objective of the recommended tests is to improve the quality of gravel packing sand delivered to the well site. Suggested procedures are presented for sand sampling, sample storage and retention, sand sieve analysis, determining average particle sphericity and roundness, evaluating sand acid solubility, analysis of silt and clay content, determination of sand crush resistance tests.