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Sand control device and methods for identifying erosion

US9803454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. · US

Inventors

Rodney J. Wetzel · Kyle, US
Michael J. Fuller · Cypress, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 11, 2014
Grant date	Oct 31, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 3, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B47/11
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sand control screen assembly includes a base pipe, a mesh layer, and a sand screen layer. The base pipe includes a tubular surface and a plurality of perforations formed in the surface. The mesh layer is disposed around the base pipe. Additionally, the mesh layer comprises a plurality of functionalized fibers, wherein one or more of the plurality of functionalized fibers break off from the mesh layer when impacted by one or more particulates. In some embodiments, a sand control screen assembly includes a screen layer with a functionalized coating.

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