Selective dual gravel pack

U.S. Patent Number: 5332039

Abstract: A method and apparatus allowing sequential production from layers in a well uses a pair of vertically spaced production assemblies formed by packer seal assembly above a respective screen assembly. The production assemblies are spaced on a production pipe string to be substantially aligned with zones to be produced. Isolation tubing allows the lower zone to be produced to depletion when the tubing is then plugged, perforated and the upper zone produced.

Inventors: Primeaux; Kurt P. (Mandeville, LA), Guidry; John M. (Luling, LA)

Assignee: Texaco Inc. (White Plains, NY)

Application Number: 07/986,205

Issued: 1994-07-26

Expired: 2006-07-26

Classes: 166/278 ; 166/51

Field of search: 166/51,278,297

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