Downhole pressure containment system

An isolation system employing a containment zone within the casing or tubing of a wellbore. The containment zone can be isolated from the wellbore pressure and leak tested to ensure no leakage is occurring across the zone. The isolation system prevents wellbore pressure below the system from communi...

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Main Author MARSH ROGER J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 18.11.2008
Subjects
EARTH DRILLING
EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
MINING
OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR ASLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
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Summary:An isolation system employing a containment zone within the casing or tubing of a wellbore. The containment zone can be isolated from the wellbore pressure and leak tested to ensure no leakage is occurring across the zone. The isolation system prevents wellbore pressure below the system from communicating with the surface, thereby allowing for safe egress of tools from within the wellbore.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20060415062