APPARATUS AND METHODS OF RUNNING CASING IN A DUAL GRADIENT SYSTEM

APPARATUS AND METHODS OF RUNNING CASING IN A DUAL GRADIENT SYSTEM

A method of running casing in a dual gradient system includes lowering a casing into a low density fluid region and allowing the low density fluid to enter the casing; releasing a plug into the casing; supplying a high density fluid behind the plug; and lowering the casing into a high density fluid...

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Hauptverfasser: BUDDE MARCEL, LIRETTE BRENT J, LOGIUDICE MICHAEL
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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EARTH DRILLING
EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
MINING
OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR ASLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
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Zusammenfassung:A method of running casing in a dual gradient system includes lowering a casing into a low density fluid region and allowing the low density fluid to enter the casing; releasing a plug into the casing; supplying a high density fluid behind the plug; and lowering the casing into a high density fluid region until target depth is reached.