Method and apparatus for gravel packing a well
US6230802A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/04
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for use in gravel packing a well includes a tool body adapted to be lowered into the well, a screen coupled to the tool body, and a resilient member coupled to the screen. The apparatus is placed at a selected position in the well, and sand control media is disposed between the screen and the well while the resilient member is periodically excited to vibrate the screen.
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