Patent ID: 8631877
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. An inflow completion assembly, comprising: a first tubular member disposed within a second tubular member, wherein an annulus is formed therebetween; a first packer connected to and disposed radially outward of an outer surface of the second tubular member, wherein the first packer comprises a slip; a first flow port formed through the first tubular member, wherein the first flow port provides fluid communication between an inner diameter of the first tubular member and the first packer, and wherein a portion of the annulus adjacent the first flow port is isolated from other portions of the annulus; a second packer connected to and disposed radially outward of the outer surface of the second tubular member; a second flow port formed through the first tubular member, wherein the second flow port provides fluid communication between the inner diameter of the first tubular member and the second packer, and wherein a portion of the annulus adjacent the second flow port is isolated from other portions of the annulus; an inflow control device disposed between the first packer and the second packer, wherein the inflow control device includes at least one flow restrictor configured to provide a pressure drop to one or more fluids flowing therethrough; a flow control device disposed at a terminal end of the first tubular member, wherein the flow control device is configured to selectively prevent fluid flow therethrough, and wherein the flow control device is configured to be selectively engaged to build pressure within the inner diameter of the first tubular member; first and second sealing members disposed between the first and second tubular members to isolate a first portion of the annulus, wherein the first packer and the first flow port are each positioned between the first and second sealing members; and third and fourth sealing members disposed between the first and second tubular members to isolate a second portion of the annulus that is axially offset from the first portion of the annulus, wherein the second packer and the second flow port are each positioned between the third and fourth sealing members.