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Flow control in subterranean wells

  • US 10,233,719 B2
  • Filed: 04/26/2016
  • Issued: 03/19/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for use with a subterranean well, the method comprising:

  • forming multiple openings in a sidewall of a tubular string adjacent a zone of the well;

    releasing flow conveyed plugging devices into the well, each of the plugging devices including a body and, extending outwardly from the body, at least one of the group consisting of lines and fibers;

    the plugging devices blocking less than all of the openings in the zone; and

    then conveying a well tool without any additional flow conveyed plugging devices through the tubular string via fluid flow, wherein the fluid flow is through at least one of the openings which is not blocked.

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