System and apparatus for well screening including a foam layer
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1. An apparatus for screening earth formation components, comprising:
- a base pipe configured to direct the passage of formation fluid; and
a foam layer disposed radially outwardly of the base pipe and configured to allow the passage of formation fluid therethrough and minimize the passage of formation solids therethrough, the foam layer including a plurality of closed hollow structures arranged to form interstices located between walls of adjacent ones of the hollow structures.
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Abstract
An apparatus for screening earth formation components and a method of making the apparatus, the apparatus including a base pipe configured to allow the passage of formation fluid therethrough, and a foam layer disposed radially outwardly of the base pipe and configured to allow the passage of formation fluid therethrough and minimize the passage of formation solids therethrough, the foam layer-including a plurality of hollow structures forming windows therebetween.
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1. An apparatus for screening earth formation components, comprising:
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a base pipe configured to direct the passage of formation fluid; and a foam layer disposed radially outwardly of the base pipe and configured to allow the passage of formation fluid therethrough and minimize the passage of formation solids therethrough, the foam layer including a plurality of closed hollow structures arranged to form interstices located between walls of adjacent ones of the hollow structures. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of manufacturing an apparatus for screening earth formation components, comprising:
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forming a base pipe configured to direct the passage of formation fluid; and disposing a foam layer radially outwardly of the base pipe, the foam layer configured to allow the passage of formation fluid therethrough and minimize the passage of formation solids therethrough, the foam layer including a plurality of closed hollow structures arranged to form interstices located between walls of adjacent ones of the hollow structures. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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