Sand screen

A sand screen comprises a length of tubular having perforations therethrough, a filtering member 108 disposed around an outer wall of the tubular and covering at least some of the perforations, the filtering member 108 comprising a wire 200 wound around the outer wall to form a substantially seamles...

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Main Author JON ERIC LAURITZEN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 16.02.2005
Edition7
Subjects
EARTH DRILLING
EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
MINING
OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR ASLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
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Summary:A sand screen comprises a length of tubular having perforations therethrough, a filtering member 108 disposed around an outer wall of the tubular and covering at least some of the perforations, the filtering member 108 comprising a wire 200 wound around the outer wall to form a substantially seamless tubular shape. The wire 200 may have either offset or non-offset overlapping portions. Particles may be packed between the substantially seamless tubular shape and a second member having apertures therethrough. Also disclosed are method claims for assembling a sand screen.
Bibliography:Application Number: GB20040018146