Method and apparatus for controlling fluid flow in a well
US6405800B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling fluid flow in a well bore is provided. A base pipe having an outer surface and an inner bore is provided. A first screen jacket is placed therearound. A second screen jacket is positioned adjacent the first screen jacket around the base pipe. An annular space is defined between the outer surface of the base pipe and each screen jacket. A sleeve is disposed between the adjacent screen jackets and an isolated fluid flow path is created between the annular space defined by the first screen jacket and the annular space defined by the second screen jacket.
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