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Title: Deployable centralizers

Abstract

A centralizer assembly is disclosed that allows for the assembly to be deployed in-situ. The centralizer assembly includes flexible members that can be extended into the well bore in situ by the initiation of a gas generating device. The centralizer assembly can support a large load carrying capability compared to a traditional bow spring with little or no installation drag. Additionally, larger displacements can be produced to centralize an extremely deviated casing.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1345372
Patent Number(s):
9580976
Application Number:
14/195,986
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E21 - EARTH DRILLING E21B - EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2014 Mar 04
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Grubelich, Mark C., Su, Jiann-Cherng, and Knudsen, Steven D. Deployable centralizers. United States: N. p., 2017. Web.
Grubelich, Mark C., Su, Jiann-Cherng, & Knudsen, Steven D. Deployable centralizers. United States.
Grubelich, Mark C., Su, Jiann-Cherng, and Knudsen, Steven D. Tue . "Deployable centralizers". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1345372.
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year = {Tue Feb 28 00:00:00 EST 2017},
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Hidden bow spring for calipers and centralizers
patent, September 1976


Centralizers for oil well casings
patent, November 1993


Large head downhole chemical cutting tool
patent, February 1994


Downhole Device Actuator and Method
patent-application, July 2010