Apparatus and methods for use of a wellscreen in a wellbore
US6698518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/088
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and method for providing a more uniform gravel pack in the well bore. An alternative pathway is provided within the apparatus to by-pass a sand bridge formed in the wellbore. The reentry point of the slurry into the wellbore can be predetermined based upon the conditions of the formation.
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