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Intelligent well system and method

US6789621B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 18, 2002
Grant dateSep 14, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 18, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45C3/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An intelligent well system and method has a sand face completion and a monitoring system to monitor application of a well operation. Various equipment and services may be used. In another aspect, the invention provides a monitoring system for determining placement of a well treatment. Yet another aspect of the invention is an instrumented sand screen. Another aspect is a connector for routing control lines. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

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