matrix-acidizing

Design matrix acidizing treatments for carbonate and sandstone formations.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
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Skill: matrix-acidizing
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/matrix-acidizing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill matrix-acidizing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill designs matrix acid treatments to improve well productivity by removing near-wellbore damage and enhancing permeability in sandstone and carbonate formations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Carbonate Acidizing: Designs treatments using wormhole propagation models to maximize acid penetration and skin removal.
  • Sandstone Acidizing: Provides a three-stage HF/HCl design for dissolving clays and fines.
  • Post-Acid Skin Estimation: Calculates the expected skin factor improvement using the Hawkins formula.
  • Rate Optimization: Determines the maximum safe injection rate to avoid fracturing the formation.
  • Use Case: A petroleum engineer needs to design an acid job for a carbonate well in the Utica shale to remove drilling mud damage. This Skill can calculate the required acid volume, optimal injection rate, and estimate the resulting skin improvement.

Quick Start

Design a matrix acid job for a carbonate formation with a permeability of 50 md, porosity of 0.15, and a target damage removal radius of 2 ft, using 15% HCl.

Frequently Asked Questions about matrix-acidizing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I design a matrix acidizing treatment for a carbonate formation?

To design matrix acidizing for carbonate formations, you can use wormhole propagation and Paccaloni models to calculate optimal acid volumes, injection rates, and estimate post-treatment skin factors for maximizing acid penetration and removing near-wellbore damage.

What is the best way to calculate post-acidizing skin factor improvement?

Post-acidizing skin factor improvement is calculated using the Hawkins formula, which estimates the expected reduction in skin by evaluating permeability enhancement after the acid stimulation treatment removes near-wellbore formation damage.

How do I determine the maximum safe injection rate for acid stimulation without fracturing the formation?

Maximum safe injection rate for acid stimulation is determined by performing fracture gradient analysis, ensuring the pumping pressure stays below the formation fracture gradient to avoid fracturing the rock during matrix acidizing treatment.

Can I use this tool for sandstone acidizing with HF and HCl?

Yes, sandstone acidizing is supported through a three-stage HF/HCl design process that dissolves clays and fines, calculating the required acid volumes and injection rates to effectively remove damage and improve well productivity.

What inputs do I need to calculate acid volume for a carbonate well stimulation job?

To calculate acid volume for carbonate well stimulation, you need formation permeability, porosity, target damage removal radius, and acid concentration (such as 15% HCl) to optimize the wormhole propagation and treatment design.

When should I choose matrix acidizing over hydraulic fracturing for well stimulation?

Matrix acidizing is chosen to remove near-wellbore damage and enhance permeability without fracturing the formation, making it suitable when the goal is restoring well productivity rather than creating new fracture networks in carbonate or sandstone reservoirs.