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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2001
Steven G. Streich, Duncan, OK (US);
Tommy F. Grigsby, Houma, LA (US);
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Dallas, TX (US);
Abstract
An apparatus ( ) and method for sequentially packing an interval of a wellbore ( ) is disclosed. The apparatus ( ) comprises a cross-over assembly ( ) having first and second exit ports ( ). The cross-over assembly ( ) has a fracturing configuration wherein the first exit port ( ) is open and the second exit port ( ) is closed and a gravel packing configuration wherein the first exit port ( ) is closed and the second exit port ( ) is open. The apparatus ( ) also includes a gravel packing assembly ( ) that has an inlet that receives the gravel packing slurry from the second exit port ( ) and a plurality of outlets ( ) that allow for the delivery the gravel slurry to a plurality of locations along the length of a sand control screen ( ).