Flow control nozzle and apparatus comprising a flow control nozzle
US11274528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A flow control nozzle for regulating flow of fluid into a pipe comprises a body having a portion that is adapted to be received within an opening in the pipe, wherein the body includes a channel extending from an inlet to an outlet opening into the pipe. The channel includes a first section extending from the inlet and a second section extending to the outlet, wherein the first and second sections are connected at an elbow and wherein the first section has a constant cross-sectional area and the second section has a diverging cross-sectional area. An apparatus comprising the flow control nozzle and a base pipe and a screen.
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