Maximizing hydrocarbon production while controlling phase behavior or precipitation of reservoir impairing liquids or solids
US9388686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/02
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of flowing fluid from a formation, the method comprising: sensing presence of a reservoir impairing substance in the fluid flowed from the formation; and automatically controlling operation of at least one flow control device in response to the sensing of the presence of the substance. A well system, comprising: at least one sensor which senses whether a reservoir impairing substance is present; and at least one flow control device which regulates flow of a fluid from a formation in response to indications provided by the sensor.
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