The Annual Drilling Symposium is an annual event hosted by the SPE Gulf Coast Section Drilling Study Group designed to disseminate knowledge and technology needed to achieve the many objectives of drilling operations.    Understanding risk and hazard mitigation Real-time monitoring Drilling automation New technologies driving efficiencies.   This symposium is a great opportunity to …

Entrained sand particles in the oil/gas production fluid impinge on the inner surfaces of the pipes, fittings, and valves that result in solid particle erosion. Even in situations when sand control means are utilized such as gravel packing and sand screens, small sand particles can plug sand screens promoting higher flow velocities through other portions …