Valve for gravel packing a wellbore
US10113390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A downhole tool includes a housing. The housing includes a screen. A valve system is positioned within the housing. The valve system includes a valve and a flow control device. The valve system has a first position where the valve allows a flow within the housing, a second position where the valve directs at least a portion of the flow through the flow control device, and a third position stopping flow through the flow control device.
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