Apparatus and method for inflow control
US8011432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49421
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An inflow control assembly. The inflow control assembly can include an inner tubular member comprising a hole formed therethrough. A cover assembly can encircle the hole. The cover assembly can include a first outer member disposed about at least a portion of the inner tubular member. The first outer member can be secured to the inner tubular member. A second outer member can be disposed about at least a portion of the inner tubular member, and the second outer member can be secured to the inner tubular member. A screen portion can be disposed between the outer members and between the inner tubular member and the outer members. An annulus can be formed between the outer members and the inner tubular member, and the annulus can provide a flow path between the hole and the screen portion.
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