Utilizing swellable materials to control fluid flow
US8550103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87965
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods and related systems are described for controlling inflow of fluid into a production string. In aspects, the invention provides an inflow control device with a shut-off feature that is operated automatically utilizing swellable materials.
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