Downhole flow control with selective permeability
US8011438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/02
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus includes a base pipe and a fluid control material. The base pipe includes openings, and the fluid control material is mounted to the pipe to control fluid communication through the openings of the pipe. The fluid control material has a permeability that may be changed to selectively control the communication of well fluid through the openings.
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