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Controlling the pressure within an annular volume of a wellbore

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OSTI ID:957012
 [1];  [2];  [2];  [3]
  1. Los Alamos, NM
  2. Kingwood, TX
  3. Katy, TX
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A process is described for replacing at least a portion of the liquid within the annular volume of a casing system within a wellbore with a second liquid. The second liquid is preselected to provide a measure of control of the pressure within the annular volume as the fluid within the volume is being heated.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM
Sponsoring Organization:
United States Department of Energy
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
Assignee:
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (San Ramon, CA); Los Alamos National Security, LLC (Los Alamos, NM)
Patent Number(s):
7,441,599
Application Number:
11/282,424
OSTI ID:
957012
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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