Inflate control system for inflatable straddle stimulation tool

Details Inflate control system for inflatable straddle stimulation tool Inflate control system for inflatable straddle stimulation tool

2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Placing or shifting well part

C166S191000, C166S187000, C166S374000, C166S147000, C166S324000, C166S334400, C166S184000, C166S151000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10754399

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for controlling inflation and deflation of spaced inflatable packer elements of a straddle stimulation tool within a well casing of a well. A straddle stimulation tool is positioned by tubing at a desired location within the well casing. Fluid is pumped through the tubing and tool at a rate inflating the spaced inflatable packer elements within the well casing and establishing an annulus interval. The inflation control retains pressure within the inflated packer elements and permits the flow of stimulation fluid into the annulus interval for stimulation of the formation. After completion of well stimulation, the packer element pressure control is moved to a packer equalizing position by tension applied via the tubing to equalize packer pressure with casing annulus pressure, deflating the packer elements and permitting conveyance of the straddle stimulation tool within the well casing by the tubing string.

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