Gravel Pack Design

Gravel Pack Design MCP Connector for Claude

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Engineering tool for sand control completions using Saucier's sizing criteria.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

This MCP server provides specialized engineering calculations for sand control in oil and gas completions. It uses Saucier's criterion to determine the optimal gravel size based on formation sand properties. Users can calculate the required design_screen_slots to ensure gravel retention, estimate the calculate_gravel_volume needed for the wellbore, and use select_completion_fluid to recommend the best carrier fluid for the placement method. It is designed to ensure wellbore stability and prevent formation sand invasion.

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4 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

calculate_gravel_volume

Estimates the total volume of gravel required for the completion

calculate_optimal_gravel_size

Determines the appropriate gravel size based on the formation sand properties

design_screen_slots

Calculates the required slot width to ensure gravel retention

select_completion_fluid

Recommends a carrier fluid based on the design parameters

See how to talk to your AI agent using Gravel Pack Design.

What is the optimal gravel size for a formation with a median sand diameter of 0.002 meters?

The optimal gravel diameter is 0.012 meters using a standard Saucier multiplier.

How much gravel do I need for a 100m well with an inner diameter of 0.2m and outer diameter of 0.3m using open hole placement and a 1.2 excess factor?

The total volume of gravel required is 1.131 cubic meters.

Recommend a carrier fluid for an open hole placement with high formation sensitivity and gravel density of 2650 kg/m3.

A low-viscosity water-based brine is recommended to minimize formation damage while maintaining stability.

The gravel size is determined using the `calculate_optimal_gravel_size` tool, which applies Saucier's criterion by multiplying the median sand diameter by a safety factor.

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