Workflow method for connecting coiled tubing strings for extended reach applications
US11313186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B17/20
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Provided is a method for connecting coiled tubing strings, and a coiled tubing working connector, in accordance with one aspect of the disclosure. The method for connecting coiled tubing strings, in one aspect, includes lowering a downhole end of a first coiled tubing string within a wellbore, an uphole end of the first coiled tubing string remaining outside of the wellbore. The method, in one aspect, further includes coupling the uphole end of the first coiled tubing string to a downhole end of a second coiled tubing string while the uphole end of the first coiled tubing string remaining outside of the wellbore to form a combined coiled tubing string, and lowering the combined coiled tubing string within the wellbore.
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