Title:
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FORMATION FLUID PARTICULATES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/099648
Kind Code:
A4
Abstract:
A gravel packing apparatus includes: a screen assembly including at least one screen configured to be disposed in a borehole in an earth formation, the screen configured to prevent particulate matter from passing therethrough; an axially extending conduit configured to transmit a gravel slurry from a remote location to a borehole region located between the screen and a portion of the borehole wall; and an exit port including an opening having a first end in fluid communication with the conduit and a second end in fluid communication with the borehole region, the exit port including at least one standoff member extending radially from the second end and configured to prevent blockage of the opening.
Inventors:
EDWARDS JEFF S (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/063491
Publication Date:
October 26, 2012
Filing Date:
December 06, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
BAKER HUGHES INC (US)
EDWARDS JEFF S (US)
EDWARDS JEFF S (US)
International Classes:
E21B43/04; E21B43/08
Download PDF:
Previous Patent: CAPACITOR COUPLED CABLE SHIELD FEEDTHROUGH
Next Patent: EASILY REPLACEABLE VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A HIGH PRESSURE PUMP
Next Patent: EASILY REPLACEABLE VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A HIGH PRESSURE PUMP