WO1998035130A1 - Device by a retrievable bridge plug - Google Patents
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- WO1998035130A1 WO1998035130A1 PCT/NO1998/000009 NO9800009W WO9835130A1 WO 1998035130 A1 WO1998035130 A1 WO 1998035130A1 NO 9800009 W NO9800009 W NO 9800009W WO 9835130 A1 WO9835130 A1 WO 9835130A1
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- chain
- packer
- pin
- packer element
- bridge plug
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- 230000006835 compression Effects 0.000 claims abstract 2
- 238000007906 compression Methods 0.000 claims abstract 2
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims description 5
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 3
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 description 3
- 238000001125 extrusion Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000002776 aggregation Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000004220 aggregation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004873 anchoring Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001419 dependent effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 210000002445 nipple Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 230000008092 positive effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000003825 pressing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000004576 sand Substances 0.000 description 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
- E21B33/1208—Packers; Plugs characterised by the construction of the sealing or packing means
- E21B33/1216—Anti-extrusion means, e.g. means to prevent cold flow of rubber packing
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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
- E21B23/00—Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells
- E21B23/01—Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells for anchoring the tools or the like
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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
- E21B33/1293—Packers; Plugs with mechanical slips for hooking into the casing with means for anchoring against downward and upward movement
Definitions
- the present invention concerns generally retrievable bridge plugs, but more specifically a drawable mechanical barrier having a packer element, according to the introductory part of patent claim 1.
- bridge plugs are used for oil- and gas wells.
- Such bridge plugs have a packer element which seals against fluid and pressure.
- the packer element is comprised mainly of an elastic rubber body sealing against the pressure, and mechanical barriers preventing extrusion of the rubber at pressure load.
- the bridge plug will, in many cases, have to pass restrictions such as, for example, valves and nipples, for subsequent location in a larger diameter.
- Known retrievable bridge plugs have a limited degree of expansion at a high pressure and a high temperature. The limitation in the degree of expansion is mainly caused by the construction of the drawable mechanical barrier. It is thus an object with present invention to provide a drawable mechanical barrier, which stabilizes and prevents extrusion of the packer elements at high pressure/temperature and has a large degree of expansion.
- a mechanical barrier is developed, which through an axial movement is expanded and then drawn through an opposite movement.
- the bridge plug changes pressure direction from one side to the other side.
- two packer elements are installed, having a mechanical barrier inbetween.
- the rubber When the packer elements are expanded, the rubber will be forced out radially along the mechanical barrier, and up against the casing.
- the mechanical barrier In expanded position, the mechanical barrier has a wedge shape up against the casing. By applying pressure, the packer element will creep into the radial wedge shape, and seal. This wedge shape also has a positive effect to the sealing property of the packer element at increasing pressure load. If the bridge plug should seal against differential pressure from one side, a mechanical barrier with a packer element is installed at the pressure side.
- the mechanical barrier When setting the bridge plug in horizontal oil and gas wells, the mechanical barrier positions the mechanical bridge plug in the centre, and thus avoids the extra strain on the packer element from the bridge plug's own weight.
- the mechanical barrier according to the present invention has a construction whereby it is possible to be actively drawn when running into restrictions. This is performed when the mechanical barrier is subjected to tension, which then leads to the chain pairs rotating around their belonging bolts, thus forcing them against the centre of the bridge plug.
- the mechanical barrier has a construction making it functionally reliable during the aggregation of sand above the bridge plug.
- the mechanical barrier being situated between two packer elements is advantageous in this respect.
- Fig. 1 shows a sketch of a retrievable bridge plug with packer elements having a mechanical barrier according to present invention
- Fig. 2 shows a partly sectioned view of packer elements with a mechanical barrier according to present invention, in drawn (not expanded) condition
- Fig. 3 shows packer elements with the mechanical barrier in Fig. 2 in expanded condition
- Fig. 3a shows a detail of the packer element in Fig. 3,
- Fig. 4 shows a section of the mechanical barrier in Fig. 3, viewed along the line X- X
- Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of a chain pair located by the mechanical barrier in 5 Fig. 3.
- Fig. 1 shows a sketch of a retrievable bridge plug, generally denoted 30, set in a casing 31 in a horizontal well.
- the bridge plug 30 comprises an anchoring part 32 and a mechanical barrier 1 with packer elements, which are expanded against the casing
- Fig. 2 illustrates a device according to the present invention, in the form of a mechanical barrier 1 having two packer elements 3, 11 which are arranged at the bridge plug (not shown in Fig. 2), in order to be inserted in, and expanded in the casing (not shown in Fig 2).
- the device includes a through axle 15 with an external
- upper packer bracket 2 connecting the upper end (not shown) with upper packer element 3.
- the upper packer element 3 is connected through an upper clamping section 4 via first pin 5 to an upper chain 6.
- the upper chain 6 is rotatably connected with lower chain 8 by a second pin 7.
- the lower chain 8 is connected to a lower clamping section 10 by a third pin 9.
- Lower clamping section 10 is connected with the
- FIG. 2 the device according to the present invention is shown with the
- An upper U-shaped packer 13 is installed in the upper clamping section 2 and a lower U-shaped packer 14 is installed in the lower clamping section 12.
- Upper U-shaped packer 13 has the function of sealing when the packer element 3 is pressurized, and to drain an enclosed volume C when the packer element 3 is pressurized.
- Lower U-shaped packer 14 is shown in detail in Fig. 3a.
- Fig. 4 shows a section view of the mechanical barrier 1 in expanded condition.
- the pipe 18 is split in a number corresponding to the number of rotatable chain pairs 6 and 8.
- the pipe 18 is oriented in relation to chain pairs 6 and 8, so that each axial split of the pipe 18 is situated above the middle of each chain pair 6 and 8.
- the split pipe 18 is supported by the chain pairs 6, 8, so that the mechanical barrier in expanded condition forms a completely sealed barrier.
- Fig. 5 shows a chain pair comprising rotatable chain 6 and rotatable chain 8.
- the chain pair 6, 8 is shown in expanded condition, and without belonging pins.
- Each of the chains 6, 8 is comprised an arm section 19a, 19b with belonging holes 20a, 20b for first and third pin 5 and 9, respectively.
- the arm sections 19a, 19b are rigidly connected to head section 21a, 21b.
- the head sections 21a, 21b are at their upper end, formed so that the chains 6, 8 can engage each other, as the second pin (not shown) is brought through hole 25 at the upper end.
- the head sections 21a, 21b have profiled support surfaces 22a, 22b that are rounded in the axial direction of mechanical barrier 1.
- the support surfaces 22a, 22b recede into inclined covering surfaces 23, which again recede into inclined end surfaces 24a, 24b.
- the chains 6, 8 are constructed so that they, in expanded condition, shall form as large an external supporting surface as possible, in order to give the best possible support for the split pipe 18.
- the optimum width of the chain pairs 6, 8 is the length of the cord belonging to the arc calculated from the circumference of unexpanded bridge plug divided by the number of chain pairs 6, 8. Where the width is the distance between the two external limitations of the chains 6, 8, consisting of the points where the inclined cover surface 23 recedes to inclined end surfaces 24a, 24b.
- the chains 6, 8 are constructed for achieve a large mechanical strength, so that they can bear the influence from the pressure forces that can occur.
- the end surfaces 24a, 24b are shaped with an inclination as described above.
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- Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Consolidation Of Soil By Introduction Of Solidifying Substances Into Soil (AREA)
- Pens And Brushes (AREA)
- Pipe Accessories (AREA)
- Endoscopes (AREA)
- Devices For Opening Bottles Or Cans (AREA)
- Earth Drilling (AREA)
- Seal Device For Vehicle (AREA)
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Priority Applications (5)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AU57822/98A AU726860B2 (en) | 1997-02-06 | 1998-01-13 | A device for use with a retrievable bridge plug |
EP98901587A EP0960262B1 (en) | 1997-02-06 | 1998-01-13 | Device by a retrievable bridge plug |
CA002279374A CA2279374A1 (en) | 1997-02-06 | 1998-01-13 | Device by a retrievable bridge plug |
US09/355,634 US6234249B1 (en) | 1997-02-06 | 1998-01-13 | Device for use with a retrievable bridge plug |
BR9807558-6A BR9807558A (en) | 1997-02-06 | 1998-01-13 | Device to be used with a recoverable mechanical plug |
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NO970561 | 1997-02-06 | ||
NO970561A NO304615B1 (en) | 1997-02-06 | 1997-02-06 | Device for retrievable bridge plug |
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PCT/NO1998/000009 WO1998035130A1 (en) | 1997-02-06 | 1998-01-13 | Device by a retrievable bridge plug |
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EP (1) | EP0960262B1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU726860B2 (en) |
BR (1) | BR9807558A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2279374A1 (en) |
NO (1) | NO304615B1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1998035130A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
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US9528341B2 (en) | 2014-03-25 | 2016-12-27 | Baker Hughes Incorporated | Continuous expandable backup ring for a seal with retraction capability |
Citations (3)
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US4554973A (en) * | 1983-10-24 | 1985-11-26 | Schlumberger Technology Corporation | Apparatus for sealing a well casing |
US4588029A (en) * | 1984-09-27 | 1986-05-13 | Camco, Incorporated | Expandable metal seal for a well tool |
EP0460993A2 (en) * | 1990-06-05 | 1991-12-11 | Schlumberger Limited | Multiple cup bridge plug for sealing a well casing |
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- 1997-02-06 NO NO970561A patent/NO304615B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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- 1998-01-13 AU AU57822/98A patent/AU726860B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1998-01-13 EP EP98901587A patent/EP0960262B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-01-13 CA CA002279374A patent/CA2279374A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1998-01-13 BR BR9807558-6A patent/BR9807558A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1998-01-13 WO PCT/NO1998/000009 patent/WO1998035130A1/en active IP Right Grant
Patent Citations (3)
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US4554973A (en) * | 1983-10-24 | 1985-11-26 | Schlumberger Technology Corporation | Apparatus for sealing a well casing |
US4588029A (en) * | 1984-09-27 | 1986-05-13 | Camco, Incorporated | Expandable metal seal for a well tool |
EP0460993A2 (en) * | 1990-06-05 | 1991-12-11 | Schlumberger Limited | Multiple cup bridge plug for sealing a well casing |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US9528341B2 (en) | 2014-03-25 | 2016-12-27 | Baker Hughes Incorporated | Continuous expandable backup ring for a seal with retraction capability |
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AU726860B2 (en) | 2000-11-23 |
EP0960262B1 (en) | 2003-07-16 |
CA2279374A1 (en) | 1998-08-13 |
NO304615B1 (en) | 1999-01-18 |
EP0960262A1 (en) | 1999-12-01 |
NO970561D0 (en) | 1997-02-06 |
AU5782298A (en) | 1998-08-26 |
BR9807558A (en) | 2000-02-01 |
NO970561L (en) | 1998-08-07 |
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