Cementing Design: risk reduction recommendations:

Placement process design,

Pumping schedules,
Appropriate slurry and additives.

CemSTRESS Cement Sheath Stress Analysis Software

1. Quantify the risk of wellbore cement sheath failure
A lack of understanding of the stresses a cement sheath experiences and when or why the sheath may fail can lead to
loss of zonal isolation, jeopardizing the future of the well. The lack of zonal isolation adversely affects all subsequent
operations and degrades potential well performance and productivity.
CemSTRESS cement sheath stress analysis software is the key to understanding stresses in the cement sheath. It can
model up to 10 strings simultaneously, analyzing the stress imposed on each string by a well event, such as pressure
testing. CemSTRESS software analysis of radial and tangential stresses can determine cement sheath performance in
compression, tension, or both, enabling the design of the set cement behind the casing to be optimized.

2. Sensitization criteria quantifies risk

In addition, CemSTRESS software has the unique ability to sensitize many parameters, including formation flexibility
support and standoff, so the decision about the best cement system to use can be based on the level of risk. Often, the
best system is one with a low Youngs modulus, such as a flexible cement system using FlexSTONE advanced flexible
cement technology.

3. Three-stage methodology leads to long-term cement system

CemSTRESS software aids in selecting and designing a cement system that can extend well life and reduce the need for
costly remediationa system that can withstand stresses and maintain a 100% hydraulic seal for many years. This is
accomplished using a three-stage methodology called the Cement Sheath Integrity Suite.
1.

System selection
In the first stage, the CemSTRESS software is used to determine whether the well requires a conventional
cement system or a specialized system. This provides direction for the next two stages.

2.

Engineered design
In every well, there can be many different scenarios for cement sheath failure. The second stage of the
methodology uses CemSTRESS software analyses of these scenarios to design a cement system typically
incorporating FlexSTONE technologyto keep the Youngs modulus below the stress level predicted to induce
failure.

3.

Slurry optimization
In the third stage of the methodology, Schlumberger cementing engineers use proprietary software to optimize
the cement slurry design.

CEMENTICS Zonal Isolation Software

1 Realistic simulation, even in complex wells and challenging
environments
CEMENTICS zonal isolation software creates realistic simulations to achieve better cementing design and evaluation in
challenging environments. Using both established and newly developed models, CEMENTICS software simulates
hydraulic and temperature changes in complex configurations, including deepwater, highly deviated, and horizontal wells,
enabling operators to examine the effect of changing drilling fluid properties as pressure and temperature vary.

4. Improved zonal isolation and reduced contamination risk

CEMENTICS software helps design optimal primary cement jobs and cement plug placement, minimizing contamination
risk, maximizing zonal isolation, and increasing cement job success. CEMENTICS software also features WELLCLEAN
III pipe and annular mud displacement simulator, which couples pipe and annulus simulation and enables a better
understanding of mud displacement in the annulus.

5. Full suite of design and evaluation tools for customized cement design
CEMENTICS software features a variety of modules in a single user-friendly interface, and these integrated features
help operators create an optimized cementing design tailored to their unique conditions. From well planning and fluid
design to simulation to job evaluation, CEMENTICS software enables more accurate simulations and successful cement
jobs.
CEMENTICS software features a variety of modules, and these integrated features help operators to create an optimized
cementing design tailored to their unique conditions.
Cement fluid design

Optimize slurry design based on type, density, pressure, and temperature

Calculate material operational requirements

Calculate laboratory test requirements

Mud displacement design

Couple in-pipe mixing with annular displacement

Simulate casing rotation and reciprocation effect

Job evaluation

Import and play back a previously executed job

Evaluate job execution and improve future cement placement

CEMENTICS software integrates cementing design and evaluation workflow into one software application. The software
simulates temperature evolution in deepwater wells, enabling operators to examine the effect of changing drilling fluid
properties as pressure and temperature vary.
Well planner

Define complex well geometry

Define or import directional plan, formation properties, and caliper data

Define casing collars and various downhole restrictions

Mud removal simulation

Use WELLCLEAN III simulator to evaluate how contamination occurs inside casing and couple it with annular
simulation

Present results in 3D with fluid concentration maps and curves

Hydraulic and temperature simulation

Handle compressible simulation as pressure and temperature vary

Estimate better displacement volume

Centralization

Choose between classic casing string centralization model and advanced new model based on the finiteelement method

Calculate casing standoff at different fluid positions

Simulate centralization in washed-out sections or tortuous wellbores

Cement plug placement

Predict and minimize fluid interface movement

Reduce slurry contamination

Optimize and sensitize under displacement volume

Analyze risk, optimize design, and improve placement success