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Wellbore laser operations

  • US 8,534,357 B2
  • Filed: 09/13/2012
  • Issued: 09/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • selecting an aperture geometry and aperture size to filter solids from fluid from a subterranean zone, the aperture geometry and aperture size each selected based on a distribution of sizes of particles in the subterranean zone;

    using a laser to form slots with the selected aperture geometry and aperture size in a casing installed in a well in the subterranean zone; and

    in response to levels of particles in fluid from the well, operating the laser to change a flow distribution of the well, wherein operating the laser to change the flow distribution of the well comprises sealing apertures in a wellbore wall using the laser.

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