Water shut off method and apparatus

Details Water shut off method and apparatus Water shut off method and apparatus

2005-12-21

2009-02-24

Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)

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Porous material

C166S386000

Reexamination Certificate

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07493947

ABSTRACT:
A technique is provided to control flow in subterranean applications, such as hydrocarbon fluid production applications. The technique utilizes an material formed, at least in part, of material that swell in the presence of a specific substance or substances. The material is deployed as a membrane outside a base pipe to desired subterranean locations. Once located, the material allows the flow of hydrocarbon fluids but swells upon contact with the specific substance or substances to limit inflow of undesirable fluids.

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