Flow control in a well bore

Details Flow control in a well bore Flow control in a well bore

2010-10-20

2011-12-13

Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)

Wells

Valves, closures or changeable restrictors

Longitudinally movable operator

C166S373000, C166S386000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08074719

ABSTRACT:
A system for installation in a well bore includes a flow control device and a control unit coupled to the flow control device. The flow control device is changeable from a first state to a second state. The first state corresponds to a first mode of fluid communication between an interior of a tubular conduit of a completion string and an annulus between the tubular conduit and a wall of the well bore. The second state corresponds to a second, different mode of fluid communication between the interior of the tubular conduit and the annulus. The control unit is coupled to the flow control device to change the flow control device between the first and second states. The control unit is actuated to change the flow control device in response to pressure in the well bore.

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