Description
: a nonupset pipe with an O.D. close enough to the I.D. of an inner pipe to cause hydraulic diversion. Used inside a screen during gravel packing to direct flow and gravel to the bottom of the screen and effect a tighter pack. Developing hydraulic diversion benefits with a wash pipe usually requires that the washpipe OD be at least 80% or the outer pipe or screen?s ID.
Source :
Vterm research team