Gravel well assembly

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1991-10-08

1993-02-02

Britts, Ramon S.

Wells

Processes

Graveling or filter forming

166 51, E21B 4304, E21B 4308, E21B 4310

Patent

active

051831104

ABSTRACT:
An assembly for pumping groundwater from a bore of a well includes a pump having a pump inlet positioned in the bore of the well and a screen having a plurality of apertures and positioned to surround the pump inlet. A gravel pack is inserted between the screen and native groundwater bearing formations. The gravel pack can be removed and replaced by inserting a removable slide tube down the bore of the well to hold back infall of rock or gravel debris. After replacement of the gravel pack, the slide tube is removed.

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