Flow-activated flow control device and method of using same in wellbore completion assemblies
US9708888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/26
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A completion assembly for use in a wellbore is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment includes a tubular member having at least one packer to isolate a zone between the completion assembly and the wellbore, and a flow control device for closing flow of fluid through the tubular member, the flow control device including a valve that includes a fluid flow path and a seal member configured to close the fluid flow path, and a fluid-activated device that cycles each time a pressure differential is created across the flow path and moves the seal member to close the valve after completion of a selected number of cycles.
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