System and method for plugging a downhole wellbore

Wells – Processes – Placing or shifting well part

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C166S387000, C166S134000, C166S181000

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ABSTRACT:
A method for plugging a downhole wellbore including, running an anchor and swellable seal disposed at a mandrel within the downhole wellbore, setting the anchor within the downhole wellbore, releasing the anchor and the swellable seal, and swelling the swellable seal into contact with another downhole structure.

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