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Oilfield isolation element and method

US8584746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Manuel Marya · Sugar Land, US
John Fleming · Damon, US
Larry W. Phillips · Angleton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 1, 2010
Grant date	Nov 19, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 13, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B33/1208
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An isolation element includes a body having at least one sealing surface, an internal cavity within the body, and a chemical agent disposed within the internal cavity. The chemical agent is configured to substantially increase a rate of degradation of the body.

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