Method of manufacturing a well screen
US8176634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49604
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An expanded non-bonded mesh well screen. A method of manufacturing a well screen includes the steps of: expanding at least a portion of a screen jacket; and then securing the screen jacket onto a base pipe. A well screen system includes a base pipe and an at least partially expanded screen jacket surrounding the base pipe. The screen jacket is expanded prior to being positioned on the base pipe.
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