Apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow between formations and wellbores

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8424609
APP PUB NO 20110226481A1
SERIAL NO

12725273

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In one aspect, a passive flow control device for controlling flow of a fluid is provided, which device in one configuration include a longitudinal member configured to receive fluid radially along a selected length of the longitudinal member, the longitudinal member including flow restrictions configured to cause a pressure drop across the radial direction of the longitudinal member. In another aspect, a method of completing a wellbore is provided, which method in one embodiment may include providing a flow control device that includes a tubular with a first set of fluid flow passages and at least one member with a second set of fluid passages placed outside the tubular, wherein the first and second set of passages are offset along a longitudinal direction and the member is configured to receive a fluid along the radial direction; placing the flow control device at a selected location a wellbore; and allowing a fluid flow between the formation and the flow control device.

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BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED2929 ALLEN PARKWAY SUITE 2100 HOUSTON TX 77019-2118

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bowen, Eddie G Porter, US 8 149
Duphorne, Darin H Houston, US 16 424

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