Swellable packer having a cable conduit

Details Swellable packer having a cable conduit Swellable packer having a cable conduit

2009-02-26

2011-12-27

Gay, Jennifer H (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Placing or shifting well part

C166S188000, C166S195000, C166S242200, C166S242300

Reexamination Certificate

active

08083000

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and assembly create a seal in a wellbore around a cable or line. The assembly includes a longitudinal body and a swellable portion which comprises a material selected to increase in volume on exposure to at least one triggering fluid. The swellable portion has a formation open to the longitudinal surface of the body which provides a pathway for a cable or line to extend through the swellable portion, and an insert of swellable material. The insert may partly or fully enclose or encapsulate the cable or line. a formation which is open to an outer longitudinal surface of the body.

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