Patent · US Expired

Isolation gravel packer

US4295524A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1979
Grant dateOct 20, 1981
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Expiry dateDec 27, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/045
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for gravel packing a producing formation or zone in a well without inducing fluid movement across the zone being packed during reverse circulation. Packing and reverse circulation are effected without any movement of the tool string from the time packing is initiated. Bypass and dump valves are incorporated in the isolation gravel packer to facilitate movement of the tool string within the well bore before and after packing a zone.

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