TUBING SYSTEM HAVING ALTERNATE PATH

摘要

A technique facilitates assembly and deployment of a sand screen assembly string. The sand screen assembly string is constructed by providing sequential base pipe joints combined with corresponding alternate path tubes. The sequential base pipe joints are joined together in a manner which brings sequential, corresponding alternate path tubes into close proximity with each other at a location external to the sequential base pipe joints. The sequential, corresponding alternate path tubes are readily coupled together by a connector which is movably mounted along at least one of the alternate path tubes for movement into engagement with the other alternate path tube.

主权项

1. A system for use in a well, comprising:
a gravel packing system deployed in a wellbore and comprising:
a base pipe having a first base pipe joint and a second base pipe joint coupled at a base pipe joint connection;a screen disposed around the base pipe; anda first alternate path tube disposed along the first base pipe joint and a second alternate path tube disposed along the second base pipe joint, the first and second alternate path tubes being positioned for alignment with each other when the first base pipe joint and the second base pipe joints are coupled;a connector movably coupled with at least one of the first or second alternate path tubes, the connector being movable to join the first alternate path tube with the second alternate path tube once the first base pipe joint is coupled with the second base pipe joint; anda connection cap attachable into the gravel packing system at a location which covers the connector.