Abstract:
A tool for manipulating a tubular, such as casing or production tubing, in a downhole environment, this described. The tool comprises a housing defining a chamber, the chamber having at least one outlet, a propellant source located within the chamber and an ignition mechanism for igniting the propellant source. Upon ignition of the propellant source, the propellant deflagrates, creating at least one stream of combustion products, the chamber directing the stream of combustion products through the/each outlet, towards the tubular to be manipulated, the/each stream of combustion products combining with at least one modifying agent to manipulate the tubular.
Abstract:
Systems and methods used in perforation tool assemblies and more particularly charge tubes and self-locking alignment fixtures. The perforation tool assembly comprises an alignment fixture having a plurality of slots and a charge tube having a plurality of protrusions on an end of the charge tube that engage the plurality of slots on the alignment fixture. The perforation tool assembly can also include an alignment finger on an outer edge of the alignment fixture that aligns the charge tube radially with respect to a gun body. The alignment fixture can be formed of steel or a powdered metal. The slots on the alignment fixture can be formed by water-jet cutting, machining, molding, or casting. A plurality of charges can be disposed within the charge tube once assembled. The alignment finger on the alignment fixture can engage a milled slot on an interior surface of the gun body.
Abstract:
A method for pulling casing pipes / liner (0) in a petroleum well, comprising the steps of: a) perforating an actual section (0p) of said casing pipe (0) in said well by means of a perforating gun (1), and then b) washing, by means of a washing tool (2) in at least one casing pipe annulus outside the perforated section of said casing pipe (0p) for removing debris material, particles, cement or other bonding substances which otherwise hold said casing pipe section (0) stuck. c) cutting, by means of a cutting tool (3) said casing pipe within or below the perforated section (0p) for releasing it from the deeper residing, remaining portion of said casing pipe in said well. d) pulling said released, washed-out section of said casing pipe (0) out of said well.
Abstract:
The present invention is for a downhole tool having a perforator gun portion disposed within a housing of the downhole tool for perforating an oil and gas formation. The downhole tool also includes a bypass passageway for directing fluid past the perforator gun portion in the downhole tool to permit fluid flowing into the downhole tool to flow out of the downhole tool to facilitate an oil and gas operation. Furthermore, the downhole tool is used in a method of performing the oil and gas operation in a wellbore by pumping fluid through the downhole tool.
Abstract:
A method for pulling casing pipes / liner (0) in a petroleum well, comprising the steps of: a) perforating an actual section (0p) of said casing pipe (0) in said well by means of a perforating gun (1), and then b) washing, by means of a washing tool (2) in at least one casing pipe annulus outside the perforated section of said casing pipe (0p) for removing debris material, particles, cement or other bonding substances which otherwise hold said casing pipe section (0) stuck. c) cutting, by means of a cutting tool (3) said casing pipe within or below the perforated section (0p) for releasing it from the deeper residing, remaining portion of said casing pipe in said well. d) pulling said released, washed-out section of said casing pipe (0) out of said well.
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method and system for defining addresses for a networked switching system, controlling and enabling user control via a graphical user interface over the detonation of a plurality of explosive devices, and setting a plurality of charges located remotely downs hole beneath the earth's surface. The control system sends command signals to arm and fire selected explosive devices, and sensors are provided to monitor the subterranean conditions and detect the activation of explosive devices.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a downhole cable or control line detection tool. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns a method and apparatus for the downhole detection of a cable or control line associated with the external wall of a well casing,, A downhole tool for the detection of downhole cable or control lines is provided. The downhole tool comprises an eddy current sensor, the eddy current sensor being arranged to be proximate to the internal wall of a well casing, The eddy current sensor is arranged for pulsed operation. The downhole tool further comprises a mechanism for rotating the eddy current sensor, with an axis of rotation parallel with the longitudinal axis of a well casing.
Abstract:
A shaped-charge liner for a shaped-charge assembly is provided. The shaped-charge assembly includes a housing, a liner, and explosive material between the housing and the liner. The liner includes an apex portion that has an opening and that defines a fold around the opening. The explosive material supports the apex portion.
Abstract:
A wellbore servicing system comprising a tool node disposed within a wellbore, and a transitory sensing node configured to be communicated through the wellbore, wherein the transitory sensing node is configured to measure a wellbore parameter, and wherein the transitory sensing node communicates with the tool node via a near field communication (NFC) signal. A wellbore servicing method comprising positioning a tool node within a wellbore, moving a transitory sensing node through the wellbore such that the transitory sensing node comes into communication with the tool node, wherein the transitory sensing node is configured to measure a wellbore parameter during movement through the wellbore, and wherein the transitory sensing node communicates with the tool node via a near field communication (NFC) signal.
Abstract:
A perforation gun. The perforation gun comprises a tool body, the tool body defining at least one shouldered hole wherein the shouldered hole comprises a hole through a wall of the tool body and a shoulder that is thinner than the wall of the tool body and at least one perforating explosive charge disposed within the tool body.