Wellbore laser operations
US8534357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatuses involve selecting an aperture geometry to filter solids from fluid from a subterranean zone, the aperture geometry selected based on a distribution of sizes of particles in the fluid from the subterranean zone. A laser can be used to form slots with the selected aperture geometry in a casing installed in a well in the subterranean zone, the aperture geometry having a size selected based on the distribution of sizes of the particles.
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