Abstract: A composite sand control screen comprises at least three coaxially arranged layers, including a punched screen layer, at least one mesh layer, and a perforated shroud layer. The layers are secured together such as by means of a swaging process.
Abstract: A system for securing at least one flow control device, FCDs, to a pipe used for producing hydrocarbons from a subterranean reservoir comprises a strap provided over the pipe and over the at least one flow control device.
Abstract: A nozzle for controlling the flow of a water and/or gas component of a fluid produced from a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir, the fluid comprising oil and water and/or gas, the nozzle comprising a fluid passage extending between an inlet and an outlet, wherein the fluid passage comprises an uneven surface for imparting turbulence to the water and/or gas component of the fluid.
Abstract: A flow control system includes a nozzle for controlling the flow of fluids into production tubing from a hydrocarbon containing reservoir. The nozzle comprises a passage extending between an inlet and an outlet, wherein the passage comprises converging and diverging sections separated by a corner. The nozzle serves to effectively choke the flow of steam and thereby allows preferential production of hydrocarbons.
Abstract: A nozzle for mitigating against solvent flashing in a solvent-assisted hydrocarbon extraction process comprises a fluid passage extending between an inlet and an outlet, wherein the fluid passage comprises a converging region, a throat, and a diverging region, and wherein at least the converging region is provided with a gradually reducing internal diameter. Preferably, the angle of convergence of the converging region is equal to or less than about 5 degrees.
Abstract: A nozzle for controlling the flow of fluids into and/or out of a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir comprises a fluid passage extending between first and second openings. The passage comprises a flow adjusting region for increasing the velocity of fluids injected into the reservoir and for choking steam produced from the reservoir.
Abstract: A steam injection nozzle for controlling the flowrate of steam injected into a hydrocarbon containing reservoir comprises a passage extending between an inlet and an outlet, wherein the passage comprises a first, pressure dissipating section and a second, pressure recovery section.