CA2224668A1 - Method and apparatus for hybrid element casing packer for cased-hole applications - Google Patents
Method and apparatus for hybrid element casing packer for cased-hole applicationsInfo
- Publication number
- CA2224668A1 CA2224668A1 CA002224668A CA2224668A CA2224668A1 CA 2224668 A1 CA2224668 A1 CA 2224668A1 CA 002224668 A CA002224668 A CA 002224668A CA 2224668 A CA2224668 A CA 2224668A CA 2224668 A1 CA2224668 A1 CA 2224668A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- ecp
- cased
- inflatable
- hybrid
- anchoring
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title abstract 4
- 238000012856 packing Methods 0.000 abstract 4
- 238000004873 anchoring Methods 0.000 abstract 3
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 abstract 3
- 239000004593 Epoxy Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000004568 cement Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000001125 extrusion Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000037361 pathway Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
- E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
- E21B33/00—Sealing or packing boreholes or wells
- E21B33/10—Sealing or packing boreholes or wells in the borehole
- E21B33/12—Packers; Plugs
- E21B33/127—Packers; Plugs with inflatable sleeve
- E21B33/1277—Packers; Plugs with inflatable sleeve characterised by the construction or fixation of the sleeve
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
- E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
- E21B33/00—Sealing or packing boreholes or wells
- E21B33/10—Sealing or packing boreholes or wells in the borehole
- E21B33/12—Packers; Plugs
- E21B33/129—Packers; Plugs with mechanical slips for hooking into the casing
- E21B33/1295—Packers; Plugs with mechanical slips for hooking into the casing actuated by fluid pressure
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- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Geology (AREA)
- Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
- Piles And Underground Anchors (AREA)
- Filling Or Discharging Of Gas Storage Vessels (AREA)
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a new and improved wellbore packing device for use in isolating zones within a subterranean wellbore and to methods for applying the packing device in a cased-hole application. The present invention is directed to a new and improved inflatable or external casing packer (ECP) for use in cased wellbores. A hybrid inflatable packing element design in an ECP is presented, having in a single-unit, anchoring and sealing sections for application in cased wellbores using a phase change inflation medium such as cement or epoxy ar the like.
The present invention overcomes limitations of existing prior art ECP's since these prior art ECP's are not capable of providing both sealing and anchoring packing elements in a single unitized design in size and access restricted wellbores.
The inflatable elements comprise a sealing section that uses a noncontinuously reinforced elastomeric element with anti-extrusion ribs at its ends. When filled with the inflation medium, a frictional, radial force sealingly engages the elastomeric element with casing wall. An anchoring section is also provided that uses a continuously ribbed elastomeric bladder element. The steel ribs on the surface of the elastomeric element engage in metal-to-metal contact with the casing wall as the inflation medium exerts a Frictional, radial force. Any trapped. wellbore fluid between the sections escapes via the pathway between the ribs. A method for use of the hybrid ECP is also disclosed. More specifically, a method for use of the hybrid inflatable packer is a cased hole environment with a phase change inflation media is presented.
The present invention overcomes limitations of existing prior art ECP's since these prior art ECP's are not capable of providing both sealing and anchoring packing elements in a single unitized design in size and access restricted wellbores.
The inflatable elements comprise a sealing section that uses a noncontinuously reinforced elastomeric element with anti-extrusion ribs at its ends. When filled with the inflation medium, a frictional, radial force sealingly engages the elastomeric element with casing wall. An anchoring section is also provided that uses a continuously ribbed elastomeric bladder element. The steel ribs on the surface of the elastomeric element engage in metal-to-metal contact with the casing wall as the inflation medium exerts a Frictional, radial force. Any trapped. wellbore fluid between the sections escapes via the pathway between the ribs. A method for use of the hybrid ECP is also disclosed. More specifically, a method for use of the hybrid inflatable packer is a cased hole environment with a phase change inflation media is presented.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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US3272896P | 1996-12-14 | 1996-12-14 | |
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Publications (2)
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CA2224668A1 true CA2224668A1 (en) | 1998-06-14 |
CA2224668C CA2224668C (en) | 2004-09-21 |
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Country Status (4)
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AU (1) | AU733346B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2224668C (en) |
GB (1) | GB2320734B (en) |
NO (1) | NO313563B1 (en) |
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NO313563B1 (en) | 2002-10-21 |
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GB2320734B (en) | 2001-03-07 |
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