Wellbore casing repair
US7048067B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B29/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and method for repairing a wellbore casing (100). An opening (115) in a wellbore casing (100) is located using a logging tool (310). An expandable tubular member (370) is then positioned in opposition to the opening (115) in the wellbore casing (100). The expandable tubular member (370) is then radially expanded into intimate contact with the wellbore casing (100).
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