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ICD

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001932

An abbreviation for Inflow Control Device, a downhole tool installed in a well completion to manage the flow of fluids from the reservoir into the wellbore. ICDs are designed to equalize inflow along the horizontal section of a well, preventing early water or gas breakthrough. They are passive devices that restrict flow based on pressure differentials.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001932
FieldOil and gas
SubjectWell Completions
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001932",
  "term": "ICD",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "An abbreviation for Inflow Control Device, a downhole tool installed in a well completion to manage the flow of fluids from the reservoir into the wellbore. ICDs are designed to equalize inflow along the horizontal section of a well, preventing early water or gas breakthrough. They are passive devices that restrict flow based on pressure differentials.",
  "subject": "Well Completions",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/icd/"
}

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