Debris exclusive-pressure intensified-pressure balanced setting tool for liner hanger
AssigneeWeatherford Technology Holdings, LLC
InventorsFrank D. Kalb, Eric D. Alonzo, Alexey Petrenko
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AssigneeWeatherford Technology Holdings, LLC
InventorsFrank D. Kalb, Eric D. Alonzo, Alexey Petrenko
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A system and method set a liner hanger in a borehole by actuating a hydraulic setting mechanism on the hanger to engage slips in the borehole. A setting tool runs the hanger into position. A reserve volume of the tool holds a clean fluid separate from the borehole. A piston of the tool has a tool volume for the fluid. During run in, pressure in the tool volume is balanced to hydrostatic pressure by drawing actuation fluid from the reserve volume to the tool volume through a check valve. To set the hanger, a plug is engaged on a seat in the tool, tubing pressure is applied behind the engaged plug, and the seat is unlocked. With more applied pressure, the piston moves, reduces the tool volume, and intensifies pressure of the clean fluid communicated to the hanger's setting mechanism. Over-pressure can be handled by a venting valve.
A method of setting a liner hanger in a borehole, the liner hanger having a hydraulic setting mechanism, the method comprising:
A method of setting a liner hanger in a borehole, the liner hanger having a hydraulic setting mechanism with at least one inlet port, the method comprising:
A method of setting a liner hanger in a borehole, the liner hanger having a hydraulic setting mechanism with at least one inlet port, the method comprising:
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