Apparatus and method for obtaining proper space-out in a well
AssigneeSchlumberger Technology Corporation
InventorsPatrick W. Bixenman, Ezio Toffanin
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Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for achieving proper space-out of well components. One aspect of the invention utilizes a dummy production string with a sliding measurement device to measure the proper space-out distance. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
Claims18
A method for accurately spacing out equipment in a well, comprising running a lower completion into a well on a dummy production string, the dummy production string having a pup joint in the place of a completion jewelry of a final production string.
A method for accurately spacing out equipment in a well, comprising:
- running a lower completion into the well on a dummy production string having a sliding measurement device;
- removing the dummy production string from the well;
- measuring the space-out distance using the sliding measurement device;
- assembling and running an upper completion string into the well.
An apparatus for use in measuring the proper space out distance for equipment in a well, comprising a running string having a sliding measurement device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.