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Pressure responsive perforating and testing system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5430486
In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a well perforating and testing system includes packer and test valve means for respectively isolating a well bore interval and controlling flow of well fluids therefrom, a perforating gun connected below the packer means, and firing means responsive to a greater pressure in the well annulus above the packer means than in said isolated interval for actuating the perforating gun so theat the casing can be perforated at underbalanced pressure conditions.
Assignee:
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Patent Number(s):
US 4509604
OSTI ID:
5430486
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English