Gravel packing apparatus having optimized fluid handling
US9752417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/04
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A gravel packing apparatus includes a base pipe having at least one opening in a sidewall portion thereof. A fluid filtration subassembly is positioned exteriorly of the base pipe and is in fluid communication with the at least one opening of the base pipe. The fluid filtration subassembly extends partially circumferentially around the base pipe and has at least two circumferential terminuses defining a circumferential gap therebetween. A slurry delivery subassembly is positioned exteriorly of the base pipe and at least partially within the circumferential gap.
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