Expandable systems that facilitate desired fluid flow

Details Expandable systems that facilitate desired fluid flow Expandable systems that facilitate desired fluid flow

2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)

Wells

Expansible anchor or casing

Expansible casing

C166S227000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10632174

ABSTRACT:
An expandable device, such as a sand screen, is used in a wellbore. The expandable device comprises an expandable base pipe and a filter layer that facilitates expansion of the device while maintaining filtering capability.

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