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Patent
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E21B 17/10 (2006.01) E21B 23/04 (2006.01) E21B 23/08 (2006.01) E21B 43/11 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2117086
This invention relates to a downhole activated centralizer for centralizing pipes in a wellbore (10) for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons. The downhole activated centralizers (50) are carried within either the pipe casing (60) or the collars (90) or both and remain generally within the maximum outward profile of the pipe string so as not to interfere with the movement and placement of the pipe string in the wellbore. The pipe string may be rotated, reciprocated and circulated which enhances the ability of the installer to place the pipe string in a deviated or long reach wellbore. Once the pipe string is in place, the centralizers (50) may be deployed by one of several methods such that pistons mounted in openings in the peripheral wall of the pipe string move outwardly with sufficient force to move the pipe string away from the walls of the wellbore sufficient to form a complete annulus for cementing. Once the well is cemented, the plugs in the tubular pistons may be destroyed by one of several methods opening perforations to the formation.
Moran Larry K.
Wilson Dennis R.
Conoco Inc.
Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala Llp
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