Hydraulic screen with flow control device module
US11365610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a flow control device (FCD) module for use with hydraulic screens. In one embodiment, the FCD module comprises a base pipe having a port coupling an exterior of the base pipe and an interior of the base pipe; an FCD unit coupled to the base pipe about the port and configured to control production fluid from an oil and gas formation to the interior of the base pipe; one or more separate isolated activation channels extending along at least a portion of the base pipe, the one or more separate isolated activation channels configured to fluidly couple with one or more hydraulic activation chambers of a screen subassembly; and one or more covers surrounding the base pipe about the FCD unit, the one or more covers forming a production fluid channel between the screen subassembly and the FCD unit.
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