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Controlling transient pressure conditions in a wellbore

US7284612B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2004
Grant dateOct 23, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2025

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

Abstract

A method and apparatus for use in a wellbore includes running a tool string to an interval of the wellbore, and activating a first component in the tool string to create a transient underbalance pressure condition in the wellbore interval. Additionally, a second component in the tool string is activated to create a transient overbalance pressure condition in the wellbore interval, or vice versa.

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