Downhole tool apparatus with non-metallic components and methods of drilling thereof
AssigneeHalliburton Company
InventorsSteven G. Streich, Donald F. Hushbeck, Kevin T. Berscheidt, Rick D. Jacobi
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AssigneeHalliburton Company
InventorsSteven G. Streich, Donald F. Hushbeck, Kevin T. Berscheidt, Rick D. Jacobi
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A downhole tool apparatus and methods of drilling the apparatus. The apparatus may include, but is not limited to, packers and bridge plugs utilizing non-metallic components. The material may include engineering grade plastics. The nonmetallic components may include but are not limited to the center mandrel, slips, slip wedges, slip supports and housings, spacer rings, valve housings and valve components. Methods of drilling out the apparatus without significant variations in the drilling speed and weight applied to the drill bit may be employed. Alternative drill bit types, such as polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits may also be used.
A well bore process comprising the steps of:
A well bore process comprising the steps of:
A downhole apparatus for use in a well bore, said apparatus comprising:
A downhole apparatus for use in a well bore, said apparatus comprising:
A downhole apparatus for use in a well bore, said apparatus comprising:
A packing apparatus for use in a well bore, said apparatus comprising:
A downhole apparatus for use in a well bore, said apparatus comprising:
A downhole apparatus for use in a well bore, said apparatus comprising a slip adapted for grippingly engaging the well bore, said slip being made of a non-metallic, non-elastomeric material.
A downhole apparatus for use in a well bore, said apparatus comprising:
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