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Washpipeless isolation strings and methods for isolation with object holding service tool

US7201232B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2003
Grant dateApr 10, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/12
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An isolation string having an upper packer and an isolation pipe in mechanical communication with the upper packer, the isolation pipe comprises an operable valve and an object activated valve. An object holding service tool is adapted to release an object to activate the object activated valve. A method of running-in an isolation string, comprising an operable valve and an object activated valve, with an object holding service tool having an object held therewith; setting the isolation string in the casing adjacent perforations; pressurizing the object to cause a release from the object holding service tool, whereby the object travels to the object activated valve; closing the object activated valve with the released object; and withdrawing the object holding service tool from the well.

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