Method and apparatus for gravel packing horizontal wells

Details Method and apparatus for gravel packing horizontal wells Method and apparatus for gravel packing horizontal wells

1984-07-13

1985-12-17

Novosad, Stephen J.

Wells

Processes

Graveling or filter forming

166 51, E21B 4304

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045587426

ABSTRACT:
A well completion and the method therefor for a wellbore which extends generally horizontally of a subterranean layer comprised primarily of unconsolidated sand particles which hold a viscous hydrocarbon. The completion includes an elongated perforated liner which is positioned in the wellbore. The liner is substantially surrounded by a gravel pack which functions to limit the amount of sand particles which are carried from the subterranean layer into the liner in response to the introduction of a flow of a hot stimulating fluid into the substrate.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2652117 (1953-09-01), Arendt et al.
patent: 3556219 (1971-01-01), Meldau
patent: 3770054 (1973-11-01), Solum
patent: 4469178 (1984-09-01), Solum

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