Coiled tubing 1994: Enhanced value through innovation

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · World Oil

OSTI ID:143805

Teel, M E

This paper discusses the growth in use of coiled tubing in well completion and development processes. Larger tubing is now available and operations expand into more demanding and critical areas as a result of research and development, innovation, and better understanding of materials and tube development. This article highlights significant coiled tubing operations, services, practices, and applications since 1990. It describes the types of materials used in coiled tubing and the strength associated with each type. Various case studies are described which use this tubing in both horizontal and directional drilling. It also is discussed as it relates to various types of enhanced recovery techniques for oil and gas wells.

• OSTI ID: 143805
• Journal Information: World Oil, Vol. 215, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1994
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES
OIL WELLS
WELL COMPLETION
DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
NATURAL GAS WELLS
PIPELINES
PERFORMANCE TESTING
MATERIALS
WELL CASINGS