Abstract: The present invention provides for high volume flow from a well. A retrievable formation isolation valve allows high volume flow through the remaining casing or tubing. Alternatively, a large bore valve configuration that is not retrieved, but remains as part of the casing, can be used. The present invention also includes methods to allow for high volume flow using retrievable isolation valves or large bore valves.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 19, 2008
Date of Patent:
November 17, 2009
Assignee:
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Inventors:
Dinesh R. Patel, David A. Hill, Jabus T. Davis, David T. Lamont, Charles D. Harding
Abstract: A system and method is provided for determining flow profiles in a deviated well. The system and method utilize temperature measurements and a modeling technique that enable the use of temperature profiles in deriving flow profiles for fluid injected into deviated wells.