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Downhole system with filtering and method

US9359872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2014
Grant dateJun 7, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A downhole system includes a tubular having a plurality of spaced apertures radially extending through a wall of the tubular. A section of the tubular blocking radial fluid flow through the wall between an interior and exterior of the tubular. The section arranged from a first end to a second end of the tubular. A plurality of filter pucks respectively inserted into at least some of the plurality of apertures. The filter pucks each including a body configured for insertion in one of the apertures and a filtering element within each body; and, at least one control or monitoring line arranged on the section. Further is a method of controlling sand in a downhole system.

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