Often we are called upon to improve the performance of a well. The older (I prefer “mature”) a well is, or shall I say the more mature it is, the more likely it is to have some kind of performance issue. Often we can improve the performance of these well, and that usually involves mechanical or chemical “cleaning”, followed by some kind of additional development. If there is a need for additional, more vigorous cleaning, then we can utilize jetting, pulsing, and possibly even explosives. All of this, in my mind, falls into the category of “rehabilitation”, or the improvement of pumping performance by altering the non-structural condition of the well screen, well casing and filter pack.
There are instances where we are required to patch a hole in the casing, or cover a section of perforated casing that is leaking sand. Rehabilitation does not seem an appropriate term for efforts at reestablishing the structural integrity, and performance, of a well. I submit that we could borrow a term, and call this process, remodeling.
So give this some thought, and let me know what you think.
Chris
