Flow control using a tortuous path

Details Flow control using a tortuous path Flow control using a tortuous path

2006-12-21

2010-12-28

Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Graveling or filter forming

C166S227000, C166S319000, C166S375000, C166S386000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07857050

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for use in a wellbore includes a flow conduit and a structure defining a tortuous fluid path proximate the flow conduit, where the tortuous fluid path receives a flow of fluid. The tortuous fluid path is defined by at least first and second members of the structure, and the first and second members are movable with respect to each other to adjust a cross-sectional flow area of the tortuous fluid path.

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