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commingled completion

1. n. [Well Testing]

A wellbore completed in two or more reservoir zones that are not in hydraulic communication in the reservoir. Backflow (often incorrectly referred to as crossflow) is common during rate cutbacks and buildup tests on these types of completions. Analysis of buildup data acquired from a commingled completion can be difficult or impossible.

See: buildup testdual completion