Downhole swellable sealing system and method
US8157019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/1208
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a downhole tubular sealing system. The system includes, a tubular runnable in a downhole wellbore, a swellable seal disposed at the tubular that is sealable with the downhole wellbore when swelled, and at least one releasable member in operable communication with the tubular and the swellable seal. The at least one releasable member configured to longitudinally fix the swellable seal to the tubular when nonreleased and to longitudinally disengage the swellable seal from the tubular when released.
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