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Method and apparatus for erosion control for use with flow control devices

US8561691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2006
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B41/0078
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A flow control device for use in a wellbore which has a nozzle with an output to provide a jet of fluid and a structure proximate the nozzle. The structure is positioned a set distance away from the output of the nozzle, where the set distance is greater than a length of a potential core of the jet of fluid.

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