System and method for fluid control in expandable tubing

Details System and method for fluid control in expandable tubing System and method for fluid control in expandable tubing

2005-05-27

2008-10-14

Gay, Jennifer H (Department: 3676)

Wells

Packers or plugs

Controllable passage through packer

C166S387000, C166S187000, C166S126000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07434616

ABSTRACT:
In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a system and method for forming a seal within tubing is provided. A section of tubing is installed in a borehole. The tubing has an inflatable element disposed along an inner surface of the tubing. The inflatable element is predisposed to expand inwardly under fluid pressure. A fluid pressure is applied to the inflatable element using a tool within the tubing, and the inflatable element is expanded to form a seal within the tubing.

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