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The production rate of a well can be improved by application of CHOPS technology (cold heavy-oil production with sand). Rocks adjacent to a sand filter can be easily damaged by an in-situ sand arching band and migration of particles. The effectiveness of the method for improving oil well production depends on the internal blockage of the sand arch and formation of communication channels from sanding...