Downhole apparatus and method
US8490708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/1208
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A downhole apparatus, such as a wellbore packer, is provided with a swellable member and a fluid supply assembly. The fluid supply assembly is to receive fluid and expose the swellable member to the fluid to cause expansion of the swellable member, and comprises a support structure for supporting the swellable member on the body. In a preferred embodiment, the support structure defines a chamber and is configured to allow fluid to flow and access the swellable member. A method of use and method of sealing a wellbore is described.
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