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Adjustable flow control assemblies, systems, and methods

US9828838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2013
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/088
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An assembly for restricting fluid flow into a completion string of a well and restricting fluids based on one or more fluid characteristics is presented. The assembly includes an adjustable inflow control device. The adjustable inflow control device is for restricting flow of production fluids into the completion string. The assembly also includes a first autonomous inflow control device fluidly coupled to the inflow control device for restricting fluids based on one or more fluid characteristics. Others systems and methods are presented.

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