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Method of deploying nanoenhanced downhole article

US8678100B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2011
Grant dateMar 25, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y30/00
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of deploying a downhole article comprising a shape memory material, the shape memory material comprising a nanoparticle having greater thermal conductivity than an identical shape memory material but without the nanoparticle; the method comprising heating the article while in a compacted state to change the article to a non-compacted state. A method of deploying the downhole article where the article is a packer element is also disclosed.

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