Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling the flow of reservoir fluids into production tubing comprises a base pipe, a screen, a nozzle being adapted to receive filtered reservoir fluids passing through the screen, and a diverter adapted to receive the fluids from the nozzle and to divert such fluids into a port extending into the base pipe. The nozzle includes at least one converging-diverging section, whereby pressure of the fluids passing there-through is reduced.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a separating device for removing solid particles from fluids, and to the use of said separating device for removing solid particles from fluids, especially in oil and gas extraction wells. The separating device comprising: a tubular-shaped filter element (3) having an upper end and a lower end, a perforated pipe (1) which is co-centric with and located inside the filter element (3), an end cap (5, 6) at the upper end and an end cap at the lower end of the filter element (3), the end cap being co-centric with the perforated pipe (1), wherein the end cap (5, 6) at the upper end and/or at the lower end of the filter element (3) is fixed on the perforated pipe (1) in axial direction in a form-fitting manner.
Abstract:
A method and system (26) for remediating a lost circulation zone (54) in a wellbore (12). A flexible liner (18) is deployed adjacent the lost circulation zone (54) that blocks fluid communication between the wellbore (12) and surrounding formation (13). The liner (18) material has a designated yield and tensile strength, so that in response to pressure applied in the wellbore (12) the liner (18) flexes and conforms to contours in the wellbore (12). The liner (18) remains intact during deformation to maintain the flow barrier between the wellbore (12) and formation (13). The liner (18) is set in the wellbore (12) with a bottom hole assembly (44) that includes an outer housing (10) for protecting the liner (18) during the trip downhole. Drill pipe (42) can be used for deploying the bottom hole assembly (44), and for conveying pressurized fluid for setting the liner (18). An expander (30) is included with the bottom hole assembly (44) for mechanically conforming the liner (18) to the wellbore sidewalls.
Abstract:
A downhole tubing filter to remove sand and other solid particles from production fluid in a subterranean well. The downhole tubing filter includes a filter element having a perforated mandrel surrounded by at least one filter media made of a stainless steel woven mesh material to provide improved permeability and resistance to chemical and physical forces.
Abstract:
A method is provided for gravel packing an open hole section of a hydrocarbon producing well (10). The method includes injecting a slurry comprising particulates dispersed in a carrier fluid into an annular space (60) in the open hole section of the wellbore, and depositing the particulates in the annular space to form a gravel pack (70). Typically, inter-granular bonds form among the particulates, and thus form the gravel pack. In some embodiments, the inter-granular bonds generate grain-to-grain compressive strength which is strong enough to keep the gravel pack immobile.
Abstract:
A method includes drawing a fluid into a flow control assembly coupled to a completion string positioned within a wellbore, the flow control assembly including a first fluidic device and a second fluidic device, where the first and second fluidic devices exhibit different flow characteristics. A flow condition of the fluid circulating through the first and second fluidic devices is measured with a plurality of fluid sensors, and a water cut of the fluid is estimated based on the flow condition measured by the plurality of fluid sensors.
Abstract:
A subterranean screen assembly comprises a base pipe with end connections to attach to a pipe string and a portion that is perforated or slotted; and a coated screen radially outwardly disposed of the base pipe. The coated screen comprises a screen substrate and a coating disposed on a surface of the screen substrate; the coating comprising an amorphous diamond like carbon doped with about 10 to about 30 atomic percent of silicon, about 10 to about 20 atomic percent of oxygen, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing dopants, or a polymer comprising a fluoropolymer, a silicone, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing.
Abstract:
A technique facilitates assembly and deployment of a sand screen assembly string. The sand screen assembly string is constructed by providing sequential base pipe joints combined with corresponding alternate path tubes. The sequential base pipe joints are joined together in a manner which brings sequential, corresponding alternate path tubes into close proximity with each other at a location external to the sequential base pipe joints. The sequential, corresponding alternate path tubes are readily coupled together by a connector which is movably mounted along at least one of the alternate path tubes for movement into engagement with the other alternate path tube.
Abstract:
An apparatus has been described, including a tubular housing including opposing first and second end portions and defining an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an internal flow passage; an open inflow area extending radially through the tubular housing and adapted to distribute the radial flow of a fluid from the internal flow passage to the wellbore; a closure member extending within the tubular housing and adapted to cover the open inflow area; and a filter defining a plurality of gaps, the filter concentrically disposed about the exterior surface of the tubular housing and extending axially along at least the open inflow area. In an exemplary embodiment, the open inflow area includes a plurality of openings formed radially through the tubular housing and defining a tubular injection interval extending axially along the tubular housing. A system and assembly have also been described, each incorporating elements of the above described apparatus.