Swellable metal for swell packer
US11299955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/1208
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Swell packers comprising swellable metal sealing elements and methods for forming a seal in a wellbore are provided. An example method includes providing a swell packer comprising a swellable metal sealing element; wherein the swell packer is disposed on a conduit in the wellbore, exposing the swellable metal sealing element to a brine, and allowing or causing to allow the swellable metal sealing element to swell.
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