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Well treatment method and apparatus

US5330004A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1993
Grant dateJul 19, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 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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