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Slurry up particulate placement tool

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6870078
A sand or gravel placement or packing apparatus for positioning particulates outside well screen includes pipe to conduct slurry to below the screen and receive clear liquid returning from outside the screen as the particulates accumulate upwardly, the apparatus including valving to provide for initial injection of clear fluid, for circulation slurry, for squeezing the slurry, for flushing the tubing and parts of the tool by reverse circulation, and for closing the slurry injection part below the screen and the lower end of the slurry pipe when the latter is withdrawn.
Assignee:
Completion Services, Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4440218
OSTI ID:
6870078
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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