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Secondary flow path module, gravel packing system including the same, and method of assembly thereof

US8783348B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2010
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for gravel packing includes a sand screen and a secondary flow path module. The module is installed over the sand screen with the sand screen positioned radially inward the secondary flow path module. The secondary flow path module includes a protective cover to which the secondary flow path hardware is attached on an interior of the protective cover.

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