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Title: Gravel pack screen having retention mesh support and fluid permeable particulate solids

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6744557

This patent describes an apparatus for use on a subterranean well conduit to prevent particulate matter in the well of a pre-determinable size from passing into the conduit with the well production fluids. It comprises: a cylindrically shaped inner tubular member having an interior wall and an exterior wall; a fluid flow passageway defined within the interior wall of the tubular member; fluid flow passage means extending from the interior of the tubular member through the exterior wall of the tubular member and in communication with the fluid flow passageway; retention mesh means disposed around the exterior wall of the tubular member and passing across the fluid flow passage means, and having fluid flow openings there-through.

Assignee:
Baker Hughes Inc., Houston, TX (USA)
Patent Number(s):
US 4917183; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-253967A
OSTI ID:
6744557
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 5 Oct 1988
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English