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Flow control device with a permeable membrane

US7673678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2006
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system for use in a well includes plural flow control devices to control fluid flow in respective zones of the well, where each of at least some of the flow control devices includes a membrane having a permeable material to provide a flow restriction. The membranes of the at least some flow control devices have different permeabilities to provide corresponding different flow restrictions.

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