Multilateral Y-block system
US10060225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A technique utilizes a Y-block which is coupled with a lateral tubing string and a main tubing string. The Y-block comprises features which facilitate service and/or production operations. In well applications, the Y-block may comprise a pressure housing and a recessed bypass slot disposed along an exterior of the Y-block. A control line is positioned in the recessed bypass slot to facilitate control functions along the lateral tubing string. The recessed bypass slot enables routing of a control line without forming a splice along the control line. In other applications, the Y-block may utilize additional or other features which facilitate the desired operations.
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