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Methods and apparatus for interconnecting well tool assemblies in continuous tubing strings

US6561278B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 2001
Grant dateMay 13, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 15, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/028
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A well tool assembly interconnection method is provided. In a described embodiment, a continuous tubing string has connectors positioned corresponding to desired locations for tool assemblies in a well. The tubing string is wrapped on a reel and transported to a well. As the tubing string is deployed from the reel into the well, the tool assemblies are interconnected between the connectors.

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