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Lined downhole oilfield tubulars

US8997880B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2012
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0402
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for providing a string of tubing for installation in a well, which method comprises installing a string of tubing within a wellbore. The string of tubing comprises a plurality of elongated tubular members and at least one cylindrical liner comprising a polymer. At least one of the plurality of elongated tubular members includes a cylindrical wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. The cylindrical liner has an outer surface that is disposed in adjacent contact with the inner surface of the elongated tubular member. The cylindrical liner has an inner surface that defines the tubing borehole through which fluids are capable of flowing. The cylindrical liner has a scrolled configuration.

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