System and method for controlling formation fluid particulates
US9157300B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/08
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A gravel packing apparatus includes: a screen assembly including at least one screen configured to be disposed in a borehole in an earth formation, the screen configured to prevent particulate matter from passing therethrough; an axially extending conduit configured to transmit a gravel slurry from a remote location to a borehole region located between the screen and a portion of the borehole wall; and an exit port including an opening having a first end in fluid communication with the conduit and a second end in fluid communication with the borehole region, the exit port including at least one standoff member extending radially from the second end and configured to prevent blockage of the opening.
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