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Apparatus and method for rotating coil tubing in a well

US4515220A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1983
Grant dateMay 7, 1985
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/068
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Improved coil tubing injection apparatus for servicing wells by running coil tubing thereinto for circulating fluids through the well and having the ability to rotate the coil tubing for performing drilling operations. The apparatus can readily provide concurrent longitudinal and rotational movement of the coil tubing. Methods of servicing wells involving such movement of coil tubing are disclosed.

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