Abstract: A gravel packing apparatus includes a base pipe defining an interior fluid conduit, the base pipe having a production section configured to provide fluid communication between an exterior of the base pipe and an interior of the base pipe, the base pipe having a blank section. The apparatus also includes a screen surrounding the production section, the screen in fluid communication with an annular region of a borehole and configured to prevent particulate matter from passing therethrough, and a filtration assembly disposed proximate to the blank section, the filtration assembly including a fluid passage extending between an exterior of the blank section and an interior of the blank section.

Abstract: A gravel packing apparatus includes a base pipe defining an interior fluid conduit, the base pipe having a production section configured to provide fluid communication between an exterior of the base pipe and an interior of the base pipe, the base pipe having a blank section. The apparatus also includes a screen surrounding the production section, the screen in fluid communication with an annular region of a borehole and configured to prevent particulate matter from passing therethrough, and a filtration assembly disposed proximate to the blank section, the filtration assembly including a fluid passage extending between an exterior of the blank section and an interior of the blank section.

Abstract: Systems and methods for downhole gravel packing operations. The systems include a pressure activated fluid diverter and a plurality of inflow control devices attached to the pressure activated fluid diverter to form a section of a string. The pressure activated fluid diverter has a flow performance curve defined by: DP=AQ3+BQ2+CQ, where DP is the differential pressure across the pressure activated fluid diverter in psi and Q is the flow rate through the pressure activated fluid diverter in bpm, with a fluid passing therethrough being at room temperature, having a fluid density of 9.2 ppg, and a fluid viscosity of 1 cps, the flow performance curve of the pressure activated fluid diverter is equal to or below a maximum flow performance curve defined by A=0, B=313.43, C=?1.715.

Abstract: A well penetrating a subterranean formation may be subjected to a multi-path gravel packing operation by using a fluid containing an ultra lightweight particulate having an apparent specific gravity less than or equal to 2.45 which is substantially neutrally buoyant in a carrier fluid. The fluid is flowed through one or more transport tubes which, with a gravel packing screen, constitute a screen assembly. A gravel pack is formed onto the screen of the screen assembly in-situ.

Abstract: Systems and methods for downhole gravel packing operations are described. The systems include a pressure activated fluid diverter and a plurality of inflow control devices attached to the pressure activated fluid diverter to form a section of a string. The pressure activated fluid diverter has a flow performance curve defined by: DP=AQ3+BQ2+CQ, where DP is the differential pressure across the pressure activated fluid diverter in psi and Q is the flow rate through the pressure activated fluid diverter in bpm, with a fluid passing therethrough being at room temperature, having a fluid density of 9.2 ppg, and a fluid viscosity of 1 cps, the flow performance curve of the pressure activated fluid diverter is equal to or below a maximum flow performance curve defined by A=0, B=313.43, C=?1.715.

Abstract: A method for deploying a sand screen in a borehole penetrating the earth includes: disposing the sand screen in an unexpanded form in the borehole, the sand screen at least partially surrounding a base-pipe; and activating the sand screen in the unexpanded form by applying at least one of an activation fluid and heat to the sand screen causing the sand screen to expand into an expanded form. The method further includes: conveying a downhole tool through the base-pipe, the downhole tool being configured to sense a property derived from at least one of expansion and non-expansion of the sand screen as a function of distance into the borehole to provide sensed data as a function of distance into the borehole; and identifying one of an expanded state and an unexpanded state of the sand screen using the sensed data as a function of distance into the borehole.

Abstract: A subsurface system includes a tubular having an opening. A filtration media is mounted about the tubular over the opening. The filtration media includes a selectively expandable outer surface positioned over the opening. The selectively expandable outer surface includes one or more selectively expandable openings. The one or more selectively expandable openings transition from a first dimension to a second dimension upon expansion of the selectively expandable outer surface.

Abstract: A screen assembly for subsurface systems including a tubular having an outer surface. A first screen portion and a second screen portion extend about the outer surface. The second screen portion is displaced from the first screen portion by a void region. A plurality of weld plugs is mounted about the outer surface of the tubular in the void region. A centralizing ring extends about the tubular at the void region. The centralizing ring extending over each of the first screen portion and the second screen portion and is mechanically joined to the tubular through the plurality of weld plugs.

Abstract: A sand screen assembly including a base pipe, a filtration subassembly disposed about the base pipe, the filtration assembly being removable and replaceable on the base pipe as a subassembly, a hollow defined between the filtration subassembly and the base pipe, a removable and replaceable end cap securable to the base pipe with a fastener and configured to retain the filtration subassembly on the base pipe. A method for installing a tracer material in a sand screen assembly. A downhole system including a base pipe, a filtration subassembly disposed about the base pipe, the filtration assembly being removable and replaceable on the base pipe as a subassembly, a hollow defined between the filtration subassembly and the base pipe, a removable and replaceable end cap securable to the base pipe with a fastener and configured to retain the filtration subassembly on the base pipe.

Abstract: A method of passing downhole fluids through a screen assembly mounted to a tubular run into a well bore. The screen assembly has a plurality of screen sections arranged at a resource production zone between a first swellable member and a second swellable member. The method includes passing a fluid through an annular screen of the plurality of screen sections into the tubular. At least a portion of the fluid includes particulate matter. Particulate matter is accumulated at the annular screen. Particulate matter is detected in the fluid. The fluid passes into one or more of a plurality of inner screen compartments provided on an inner tubular member radially inwardly spaced from the tubular, and the fluid is filtered through an erosion resistant annular screen of one or more of the plurality of inner screen compartments.

Abstract: A method for deploying a sand screen in a borehole penetrating the earth includes: disposing the sand screen in an unexpanded form in the borehole, the sand screen at least partially surrounding a base-pipe; and activating the sand screen in the unexpanded form by applying at least one of an activation fluid and heat to the sand screen causing the sand screen to expand into an expanded form. The method further includes: conveying a downhole tool through the base-pipe, the downhole tool being configured to sense a property derived from at least one of expansion and non-expansion of the sand screen as a function of distance into the borehole to provide sensed data as a function of distance into the borehole; and identifying one of an expanded state and an unexpanded state of the sand screen using the sensed data as a function of distance into the borehole.

Abstract: A subsurface system includes a tubular having an opening. A filtration media is mounted about the tubular over the opening. The filtration media includes a selectively expandable outer surface positioned over the opening. The selectively expandable outer surface includes one or more selectively expandable openings. The one or more selectively expandable openings transition from a first dimension to a second dimension upon expansion of the selectively expandable outer surface.

Abstract: A screen assembly includes a tubular having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion including an outer surface provided with a plurality of openings extending therebetween. At least one screen arranged at the plurality of openings. At least two deformable members are mounted to the tubular between the first end and the second end. The at least two deformable members are selectively radially outwardly expandable relative to the at least one screen forming a plurality of screen compartments on the tubular, the plurality of screen compartments being substantially fluidically isolated from one another externally of the tubular.

Abstract: A screen connection area assembly configured to mount between adjacent sand screens of a gravel pack string including a body attachable to a screen connection area between two adjacent sand screens of the gravel pack string, the body configured to displace fluid and present a radial dimension between about 75% and 100% of a radial dimension of the adjacent sand screens. A method for packing a gravel pack string including disposing an assembly as in any prior embodiment on a screen connection area between adjacent sand screens of the string, running the string into a borehole, supplying a slurry to the borehole proximate the sand screens, packing the sand screens and the screen connection area between adjacent sand screens without altering a flow regime of the slurry.

Abstract: A well fluid particle screen assembly includes a base pipe having first and second pipe segments. First and second sets of perforations are located in sidewalls of the first and second pipe segments. First and second screens are mounted around the first and second pipe segments. A second pipe segment valve mounted to the second pipe segment has a closed position blocking well fluid flow through the second set of perforations. The second pipe segment valve has a pressure area acted on by a well fluid pressure differential. When reaching a threshold, the pressure differential causes the second pipe segment valve to move from the closed position to an open position. A retainer retains the second pipe segment valve in the closed position until the threshold is reached.

Abstract: A sand screen includes a tubular having an outer surface, and a plurality of filter features arranged on the tubular and defining a plurality of openings. Each of the plurality of filter features is defined by a plurality of louvers having an angled surface portion that extends axially along the tubular.

Abstract: A borehole screen such as one with a wire wrap/slip on screen on a base pipe with variable external dimensions features an end ring assembly that is one piece with a skive cut to allow fitment over a screen jacket that covers the wire wrap. The assembly has a cylindrically shaped component to go over the screen jacket and a radial component at one end oriented toward the base pipe. The assembly can be mounted over the base pipe without sliding the assembly over the end of a base pipe due to the skive cut. Relative sliding along the skive cut gets the desired dimension over the screen jacket to control sand inflow followed by the skive cut being sealed with a weld. The radial component is attached to the base pipe such that two welds complete the end assembly of the screen.

Abstract: A sand screen assembly including a base pipe, a filtration subassembly disposed about the base pipe, the filtration assembly being removable and replacable on the base pipe as a subassembly, a hollow defined between the filtration subassembly and the base pipe, a removable and replacable end cap securable to the base pipe with a fastener and configured to retain the filtration subassembly on the base pipe. A method for installing a tracer material in a sand screen assembly. A downhole system including a base pipe, a filtration subassembly disposed about the base pipe, the filtration assembly being removable and replacable on the base pipe as a subassembly, a hollow defined between the filtration subassembly and the base pipe, a removable and replacable end cap securable to the base pipe with a fastener and configured to retain the filtration subassembly on the base pipe.

Abstract: A screen connection area assembly configured to mount between adjacent sand screens of a gravel pack string including a body attachable to a screen connection area between two adjacent sand screens of the gravel pack string, the body configured to displace fluid and present a radial dimension between about 75% and 100% of a radial dimension of the adjacent sand screens. A method for packing a gravel pack string including disposing an assembly as in any prior embodiment on a screen connection area between adjacent sand screens of the string, running the string into a borehole, supplying a slurry to the borehole proximate the sand screens, packing the sand screens and the screen connection area between adjacent sand screens without altering a flow regime of the slurry.

Abstract: A well penetrating a subterranean formation may be subjected to a multi-path gravel packing operation by using a fluid containing an ultra lightweight particulate having an apparent specific gravity less than or equal to 2.45 which is substantially neutrally buoyant in a carrier fluid. The fluid is flowed through one or more transport tubes which, with a gravel packing screen, constitute a screen assembly. A gravel pack is formed onto the screen of the screen assembly in-situ.