Expansion method

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2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Dang, Hoang (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Assembling well part

C166S207000, C166S242100, C166S242600

Reexamination Certificate

active

07077210

ABSTRACT:
A method of expanding tubing downhole comprises the steps of: providing tubing (14;44) of a first diameter; running the tubing into a bore (10;40); expanding a first section of the tubing to a second diameter, and expanding a second section of the tubing to a third diameter.

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