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Wireline-adjustable downhole flow control devices and methods for using same

  • US 8,210,258 B2
  • Filed: 12/22/2009
  • Issued: 07/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of producing fluids from a wellbore that includes a production zone having a flow control device installed in the wellbore for controlling flow of fluid between a formation and the wellbore, the method comprising:

  • providing a tool having a sensor configured to provide measurements relating to a downhole property of interest, wherein the tool is configured to adjust flow of the fluid through the flow control device installed in the wellbore;

    conveying the tool from a surface into the wellbore at least partially within the flow control device;

    determining the downhole property of interest using the sensor; and

    adjusting the flow through the flow control device with the tool at least in part in response to the determined downhole property of interest.

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