APPARATUS, METHODS AND APPLICATIONS FOR EXPANDING TUBULARS IN A WELLBORE

摘要

The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for expanding tubular s in a wellbore. In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus is provided for filtering fluid flowing between a wellbore (806) and a formation (830) penetrated by said wellbore. The apparatus comprises an expandable filter (810) disposable within the wellbore and an expansion tool (100) disposable within the filter. The expansion tool is rotatable to expand the filter. Axi al conveyance means (430') are insertable within the wellbore to dispose the expansion tool within the expandable filter.