The flow between two or more subsurface reservoirs connected to each other through through the wellbore.
Usually two different types of cross-flow is differentiated:
In-casing cross-flow (ICX) | Behind-casing cross-flow (BCX) |
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See Also
Petroleum Industry / Upstream / Petroleum Well
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