Eduardo Henrique Albino

US Patent:

6446729, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Dec 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/732134

Inventors:

Patrick W. Bixenman - Houston TX
Eduardo H. Albino - Sugar Land TX

Assignee:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation - Sugarland TX

International Classification:

G21B 4308

US Classification:

166386, 166 51, 166205, 166227, 166278, 166387

Abstract:

A well completion is provided to enable sand-control treatment of one or more production zones with only a single trip into a well. In one example arrangement, the completion may include a first, second and third packer. The first packer may be attached to a production tubing. A first sand screen may be disposed between the first and second packers. A first closing sleeve may be disposed between the first packer and the first sand screen. A first surface controlled flow control device may be disposed between the first sand screen and the second packer. A control conduit extending from the earths surface is sealably passed through the first packer and connected to the first surface controlled flow control device. A second sand screen is disposed between the second and third packers. A second closing sleeve may be disposed between the second packer and the second sand screen.