Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override

wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.
Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.
Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.
Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.
Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.
Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.
Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.
Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.
Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.

Note: The difference between gas and liquid densities can allow gas to override
wash fluids. This results in loss of wash fluid to the formation, regardless of
BHP.
When washing low BHP oil wells with aqueous foam, be prepared for foam degradation when it
commingles with oil. Oil will destabilise foam regimes at the contact interface, which breaks down into
a gassified, oil-water emulsion. As the foam degenerates and moves up the annulus, the sand laden
returns become compromised and solids fallback can occur.
4.4.6. WASH TOOLS
Wash tool selection should be governed by wash program hydrodynamic requirements. Wash tools
should only be used if additional turbulent action is needed downhole. Several tools are available for
ported hydraulic jetting on packed solids or mechanical action to break up bridges. These wash tools
can often be constructed to serve as by-pass mandrels, further extending their utility. Depending on
wash port number, size and wash fluid system selected, frictional pressure losses can range from 50
to 2,500 psig.
4.4.7. CONVENTIONAL CIRCULATION
Pumping fluid down tubing and taking returns up the annulus is the most common coiled tubing
technique for washing solids. In addition to wash fluid system criteria, maximum tensile loads on coiled
tubing strings should be estimated to ensure that stress does not approach minimum tube yield.
Both compressible and incompressible fluids can be used with conventional circulation. Selection of an
appropriate size of coiled tubing depends on minimum pump rates, total circulation system pressure
losses, and minimum load rating required to safely wash and retrieve pipe from the well. Use of
downhole safety check valves and ported wash tools does not limit conventional circulation wash
programs.