Flow control systems and methods

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2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)

Wells

Valves, closures or changeable restrictors

Fluid operated

Reexamination Certificate

active

07870906

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is a device for controlling flow within, e.g., a production well or an injection well. The device consists of a movable flow passage and a stationary variable choke or valve that is sensitive to flow parameters and automatically adjusts itself to provide a predetermined flow rate through the device.

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Bernt S. Aadnoy, PhD. and Geir Hareland in “Analysis of Inflow Control Devices,” Society of Petroleum Engineers, 2009, pp. 1-9.

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