Isolation devices having an anode matrix and a fiber cathode
US9689231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/08
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wellbore isolation device comprises: a first material and a second material, wherein the first material and the second material form a galvanic couple and wherein the first material is the anode and the second material is the cathode of the galvanic couple, and wherein the second material is a fiber or a plurality of fibers. A method of removing the wellbore isolation device comprises: contacting or allowing the wellbore isolation device to come in contact with an electrolyte; and causing or allowing at least a portion of the first material to dissolve.
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