Abstract: The objective of the invention is to smoothly merge the influx flow streams with the wellbore flow stream so as to reduce the pressure drop along the perforated section of the wellbore liner. There is disclosed a completion liner for a well for the production of hydrocarbons is provided with angled ports through the sidewall which reduce pressure drop along the length of the liner. There is also disclosed short imperforate completion tubing for a well for the production of hydrocarbons is concentrically mounted alongside substantially only the perforated section of the production tubing to cause production fluids to initially flow toward the wellhead along an annulus defined between completion tubing and the production tubing prior to exiting the annulus and commingling a with fluids produced from further down hole.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for identifying the source of a transported chemical shipment. The method employs either a chemical element or an organic compound with one or more atoms that are non-radioactive isotopes generally not found in nature. A small quantity of the isotopic compound is introduced into the storage vessel containing the chemical to be transported prior to shipment of the chemical. Upon arrival at its destination point, a sample of the chemical shipment is analyzed. Matching the isotopic compound found in the chemical with the isotopic compound introduced into the storage vessel prior to shipment is indicative that the shipped chemical is identical to the chemical received. Non-radioactive materials may further be employed for detecting the source of a newly introduced contaminant in a water supply. The chemical substance may be a non-radioactive isotope of the chemical shipment being transported.