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Foam gravel packing in highly deviated wells

US4460045A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1982
Grant dateJul 17, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B21/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for packing particulate material in the annulus surrounding a liner in a subsurface well having a substantial deviation from vertical. Foam carrier fluid is employed for placing the particulate material. The geometry of the apparatus at the location where the material is to be placed is described.

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