Well treatment method and apparatus
US5330004A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/25
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of, and apparatus for, treating a well using a tool string is disclosed. The method includes the steps of supplying a predetermined amount of treatment fluid to the well; pumping fluid from the well and holding the fluid in the tool string; and releasing the treatment fluid from the tool string into the well. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes repeating the pumping and releasing steps until the well is adequately treated.
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