Shunt tube connection assembly and method
US9074458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4978
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of gravel packing comprises passing a slurry through a first shunt tube, passing the slurry through a coupling, and disposing the slurry about a well screen assembly below the coupling. The first shunt tube comprises a first cross-sectional shape along its length, and the coupling comprises a coupling between the first shunt tube and a jumper tube. The jumper tube comprises a substantially round cross-section at the coupling.
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