DPWDS

The wash-down shoe is a poppet, steel body, set-type

shoe. It is run as the bottom tool on screen and liner

assemblies, usually in open-hole completions.

The wash-down shoe enables complete circulation

out the bottom of the open-hole sand control

assembly. This can be important in the event that

circulation is used to assist in working the assembly

completely in the hole. The wash-down shoe prevents

fluid flow back while allowing fluid flow through the assembly.