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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 11, 2013
Charles S. Yeh, Spring, TX (US);
Michael D. Barry, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Michael T. Hecker, Tomball, TX (US);
Tracy J. Moffett, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Charles S. Yeh, Spring, TX (US);
Michael D. Barry, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Michael T. Hecker, Tomball, TX (US);
Tracy J. Moffett, Sugar Land, TX (US);
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, Spring, TX (US);
Abstract
A method for completing a wellbore in a subsurface formation includes providing a first base pipe and a second base pipe. Each base pipe comprises a tubular body forming a primary flow path and has transport conduits along an outer diameter for transporting fluids as a secondary flow path. The method also includes connecting the base pipes using a coupling assembly. The coupling assembly has a manifold, and a flow port adjacent the manifold that places the primary flow path in fluid communication with the secondary flow path. The method also includes running the base pipes into the wellbore, and then causing fluid to travel between the primary and secondary flow paths. A wellbore completion apparatus is also provided that allows for control of fluid between the primary and secondary flow paths.