Wellbore method and apparatus for sand and inflow control during well operations

A technology for inflow control and sand control, used in wellbore/well components, production fluids, earthmoving, etc., to solve problems such as downhole equipment damage, reduced well productivity, and well loss

Active Publication Date: 2009-04-29
EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RES CO
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Production of solid matter can lead to sand production at the surface, damage to downhole equipment, reduced well productivity and / or loss of the well

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[0062] As another example, Figures 7A-7B is an illustration of another alternative embodiment of a sand control device with an inflow control mechanism, including a sealing element, for use in the production system of FIG. 1 in accordance with aspects of the present invention. similar to Figures 3A-3G As discussed above, sand control devices 700a and 700b - which are collectively referred to as sand control devices 700 - are optional views of sand control devices in different stages of operations such as gravel packing and production. Sand control device 700 has inflow control device 308, opening 310, and sealing element 312, which operate similar to the discussion above. However, in this embodiment of sand control device 700 , inflow control device 308 , opening 310 and sealing element 312 are located at the same end of sand control device 700 .

[0063] In some embodiments of the invention, the sand control device 700 includes multiple sections, such as a main body secti...

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A method, system and apparatus associated with the production of hydrocarbons are described. The system includes a wellbore that accesses a subsurface reservoir; a production tubing string disposed within the wellbore; and one or more sand control devices coupled to the production tubing string and disposed within the wellbore. At least one of the sand control devices includes a first tubular member having a permeable section and a non permeable section; a second tubular member disposed within the first tubular member. The second tubular member has a plurality of openings and an inflow control device that each provide a flow path to the interior of the second tubular member. Also, the at least one of the sand control devices includes a sealing mechanism disposed between the first tubular member and the second tubular member. The sealing mechanism is configured to provide a pressure loss during gravel packing operations that is less than the pressure loss during at least some of the production operations.

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[0001] Related Application Cross Reference [0001] This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Application No. 60 / 788,795, filed April 3, 2006. technical field [0002] The present invention generally relates to devices and methods for use in wellbores and in connection with hydrocarbon production. More particularly, the present invention relates to wellbore devices and methods for providing flow control that can be used to at least enhance flow control in gravel pack and production operations of a well. Background technique [0003] This section is intended to introduce various aspects of prior art, which may be related to the exemplary embodiments of this invention. This discussion is considered helpful in providing a framework within which to better understand specific aspects of the invention. Accordingly, it should be understood that this section is to be read in this light, and not necessarily as admissions of prior art. [0004] The production of hydroca...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): E21B33/12E21B43/04E21B43/08
CPCE21B43/08E21B33/12E21B43/04
Inventor D·C·翰贝尔林C·叶T·G·贝尼什M·D·巴里M·T·赫克J·布莱克劳克
Owner EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RES CO
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