Method and apparatus for clearing a well bore
AssigneeQuantum Downhole Systems Inc.
InventorSteven Winkler
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AssigneeQuantum Downhole Systems Inc.
InventorSteven Winkler
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Methods and apparatuses are provided for clearing a wellbore using a means for milling and a means for suctioning within a wellbore. Obstructions such as ball frac seats, bridge plugs, or formation material can be milled within a wellbore. As a result, larger, unrestricted, diameters can be obtained within the liner/wellbore. The cleared wellbore can allow for various remedial tools to be run into the liner/wellbore. In addition, the milled particles can be suctioned/vacuumed up and can be pumped/pushed to surface in an underbalanced fashion. In some embodiments, this can be achieved by incorporating a bottom-hole pump or a venturi component into the bottomhole assembly. The system can be deployed using a spoolable single or multi-conduit coiled tubing system and can be configured as a well intervention or work-over technology. In some embodiments, the clearing equipment can be temporary or mobile.
An apparatus for clearing a material from within a wellbore comprising:
A method for clearing a material from within a wellbore comprising:
An apparatus for clearing a material from within a wellbore comprising:
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