Abstract: Based on two annular pressure buildup mechanisms, coupling of wellbore heat transfer and formation heat transfer and coupling of gas temperature and gas pressure, we build a calculation model for critical rate in deep high temperature high pressure( HT/HP) gas wells. It takes account of influence of gas well profile, string assembly and fluid properties. The model is solved with programm based on iterative method. Finally, it is applied to a deep HT/HP gas well in Tarim oilfield. Critical rate under several operational modes are calculated and they provide basis for optimum allocation in deep HT/HP gas wells.

Key words: annular pressure buildup, HT/HP, deep gas well, critical rate, thermal expansion