Method and apparatus for stimulating hydrocarbon wells

Details Method and apparatus for stimulating hydrocarbon wells Method and apparatus for stimulating hydrocarbon wells

2007-10-29

2009-12-01

Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Placing or shifting well part

C166S332800

Reexamination Certificate

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07624809

ABSTRACT:
One or more flapper valve assemblies are placed in a casing string extending through one or more hydrocarbon bearing intervals. The flapper valve assemblies are placed between some of the hydrocarbon bearing intervals. In an open or inoperative position, the flapper valve assemblies are full opening compared to the casing string. The hydrocarbon bearing intervals are stimulated, typically by fracing, starting with the bottom zone. The flapper valve assembly immediately above the stimulated interval is manipulated to allow it to close, preventing downward flow in the well and thereby isolating the lower stimulated interval so an upper interval can be stimulated. The well is easy to put on production because the flapper valves will normally open simply by opening the well at the surface.

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