Completion system for accomodating larger screen assemblies
US9382781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/11
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A completion system, including a tubular string initially having an substantially constant first dimension and configured to include at least one unexpanded portion having the first dimension and at least one expanded portion having a second dimension larger than the first dimension. The tubular string has at least one opening therein formed at the at least one expanded portion. At least one screen assembly is included having a third dimension and positioned radially adjacent the at least one expanded portion. A radial clearance is formed between the outer dimension of the at least one screen assembly and the second internal dimension of the at least one second portion of the outer tubular string. A method of completing a borehole is also included.
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