Solid expandable tubular members formed from very low carbon steel and method
US7404438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/5746
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A very low carbon steel alloy is provided for use in manufacturing tubular members such as oil country tubular goods. The tubular members may be radially expanded from at least twenty percent to forty percent. Sections or joints of casing formed from the steel alloy may be installed within a wellbore and radially expanded during completion of the wellbore.
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