Porous tubular structures and a method for expanding porous tubular structures
An expandable tubular to be used within geologic structures and a method of manufacturing thereof has a substantially tubular shaped member with an axis extending therethrough. The tubular member has one or more helical member formed within a wall of the tubular member, and the helical member may be defined about the axis of the tubular shaped member. Further, a plurality of elongated perforations are formed within the wall of tubular member, and the tubular member is compressible from a larger diameter to a smaller diameter. When compressed, the tubular member stores expansive energy within the wall, in which the tubular member may then expand back to a larger diameter when the expansive energy is released.
- Research Organization:
- Dynamic Tubular Systems, Inc., Houston, TX (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC26-05NT15491
- Assignee:
- Dynamic Tubular Systems, Inc. (Houston, TX)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,978,776
- Application Number:
- 12/596,411
- OSTI ID:
- 1531795
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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