Apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow from a formation
US8910716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In one aspect, an apparatus for controlling fluid flow between a formation and a tubular is provided, wherein the apparatus includes a retrievable communication device configured to be conveyed to a selected location in the tubular downhole. The apparatus also includes a control node configured to communicate with the retrievable communication device at the selected location, a flow control device coupled to and controlled by the control node and a sensor coupled to the control node, wherein the sensor and flow control device are downhole of the control node.
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