Method and apparatus for cementing a well
USRE38578E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A method of cementing a well permitting a reduction in the degree of diameter reduction of casing or liners required, and not requiring excessively large initial conductor casing, is described. The method is characterized by provision of an enlarged wellbore and a novel liner structure which is adapted for expansion of a reduced diameter section thereof downhole, providing, before expansion of the section, unimpeded flow of fluid from the enlarged wellbore during cementing and close fit of the expanded section with the casing or preceding liner, after cementing is completed and expansion of the section. A novel well liner structure and novel well liner expansion means are disclosed.
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