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Apparatus and method of applying force to a stuck object in a wellbore

US7264055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2005
Grant dateSep 4, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B31/005
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for applying a force to a stuck object in a wellbore that includes a work string extending in the wellbore is provided. A vibrating string has a vibrator engaged with the stuck object. The vibrator drives the vibrating string to impart the force to the stuck object. An isolator associated with the work string and the vibrating string decouples a portion of a motion of the vibrating string from the work string. A method of applying a force to a stuck object in a wellbore is provided that includes comprises extending a work string in the wellbore from a surface location. A vibrating string is engaged with the stuck object. The vibrating string is driven at a frequency to apply the force to the stuck object. The work string is isolated from the vibrating string such that a portion of the motion of the vibrating string is decoupled from the work string.

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