Wells – Processes – Graveling or filter forming
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-05
2011-07-05
Wright, Giovanna (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Graveling or filter forming
C166S051000, C175S065000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07971642
ABSTRACT:
A method associated with the production of hydrocarbons is described. The method includes drilling a wellbore using a drilling fluid, conditioning the drilling fluid, running a production string in the wellbore and gravel packing an interval of the wellbore with a carrier fluid. The production string includes a joint assembly comprising a main body portion having primary and secondary fluid flow paths, wherein the main body portion is attached to a load sleeve assembly at one end and a torque sleeve assembly at the opposite end, the load sleeve assembly having at least one transport conduit and at least one packing conduit disposed therethrough. The main body portion may include a sand control device, a packer, or other well tool for use in a downhole environment. The joint assembly also includes a coupling assembly having a manifold region in fluid flow communication with the second fluid flow path of the main body portion and facilitating the make-up of first and second joint assemblies with a single connection.
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Barry Michael D.
Haeberle David C.
Hecker Michael T.
Long Ted A.
Yeh Charles S.
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
Wright Giovanna
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