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Method for determining true fracture pressure

US4577689A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 1984
Grant dateMar 25, 1986
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/165
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for determining true fracture pressure of earth formations disposed below a liner or casing cemented in place comprising the location of an elastomer sealing element cemented in place against the borehole wall at the bottom of the liner or casing and just above the casing shoe so as to prevent annular migration of liquids in the seal interface with the earth formations and to permit true fracture pressure of the formations to be determined.

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