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Reverse-circulation cementing of surface casing

US8162047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2009
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for reverse circulation cementing of surface casing in subterranean formations and associated methods are provided. One example of a method may involve a method of reverse circulation cementing a surface casing in a well bore with a conductor casing positioned therein comprising: providing a tool comprising at least one isolation device coupled to the surface casing; positioning the isolation device in the well bore to isolate an annulus between the surface casing and the conductor casing; flowing cement through a port in the conductor casing in a reverse circulation direction; and allowing the cement to set therein.

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