Apparatus and method for managing supply of additive at wellsites
US8682589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for supplying an additive into a well is disclosed that includes estimating injection rates for the additives and setting of one or more fluid flow control devices in the well based on a computer model. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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