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Providing a low pressure condition in a wellbore region

US6966377B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2004
Grant dateNov 22, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/04
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and method includes positioning a string in a wellbore, the string having a surge chamber. A closure member is provided below the well surface, with the surge chamber defined at least in part by the closure member. At least one port to the chamber is opened to create a fluid surge into the surge chamber and a local low pressure condition in a wellbore region.

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