Apparatus and methods for allowing fluid flow inside at least one screen and outside a pipe disposed in a well bore

摘要

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ALLOWING FLUID FLOW INSIDE AT LEAST ONE SCREEN AND OUTSIDE A PIPE DISPOSED IN A WELL BORE 5 In some embodiments, apparatus (10) for allowing fluid flow inside at least one screen (34) and outside a span of pipe (20) disposed in a well bore (14) includes at least one flow path (48) for fluid entering at least one screen (34). The flow path (48) extends from the screen(s) (34) along the outside of the pipe (20) to at least one desired entry inlet (46) into the pipe (20) without at least substantial entry at any point therebetween.