Flow control regulation method and apparatus
US6786285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/02
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A technique for controlling fluid production in a deviated wellbore is disclosed. The technique utilizes a flow pipe the interior of which is in hydraulic communication with the earth's surface. A plurality of flow control valves are disposed at spaced apart positions along the length of the flow pipe. The flow control valves are used to regulate flow along intervals of the flow pipe.
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