Apparatus and method for treating wells

Details Apparatus and method for treating wells Apparatus and method for treating wells

1983-09-02

1985-06-11

Novosad, Stephen J.

Wells

Processes

Graveling or filter forming

166 51, 166131, 166151, E21B 4304, E21B 4310

Patent

active

045222649

ABSTRACT:
Improved apparatus for packing particulates such as sand, gravel, or the like, around a well screen in a well for sand control, the apparatus having provisions for packing the particulates tightly in place without relying on settling due to gravity, thus requiring minimal distance between the packer and the casing perforations. Methods of performing such packing operations are also disclosed.

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patent: 3710862 (1973-01-01), Young et al.
patent: 3999608 (1976-12-01), Smith
patent: 4180132 (1979-12-01), Young
patent: 4253522 (1981-03-01), Setterberg, Jr.
patent: 4372384 (1983-02-01), Kinney

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