Labyrinth packer lowers costs for steam-injection wells

Teodoriu, C. and Falcone, G. (2008) Labyrinth packer lowers costs for steam-injection wells. Journal of Petroleum Technology, 60(9), pp. 78-79.

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Abstract

The full-length paper describes a low-cost completion technique that uses conventional tubing and replaces the expensive thermal packer with a new low-cost design. The new design allows free tubing expansion and protects casing through continuous gas circulation in the annulus. It also makes possible simultaneous injection of combustion gases from steam generators when conventional systems are used, or small amounts of nitrogen (N2) when the generators are not available.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Falcone, Professor Gioia
Authors: Teodoriu, C., and Falcone, G.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:Journal of Petroleum Technology
Publisher:Society of Petroleum Engineers
ISSN:0149-2136

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