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Controlling flows in a well

US8291979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2007
Grant dateOct 23, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/12
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A technique includes providing equipment downhole in a well to receive flows. The technique includes regulating a ratio of the flows in the well. The regulation includes regulating the ratio of the flows such that the ratio is substantially independent of pressures of the flows downstream of a point at which the regulation occurs.

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