wel-lok TDAP

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Permanently seals annulus during well construction

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November 25 2024

The wel-lokTM TDAP (Thermally Deformable Annular Packer) is a downhole tool developed to provide a permanent gas-tight seal in the annulus between casing strings. It is run as part of the original casing string on the inner casing before cementing. After cementing the production tubing in place, the TDAP is set by running a chemical reaction heater inside the casing to melt a specialized bismuth-based alloy. This alloy has a low viscosity when melted, allowing it to flow into microannuli in the cement. As it cools and solidifies, the alloy expands to create a seamless, non-elastic seal that isolates the annulus. The wel-lok TDAP provides a preventative solution by sealing the annulus early in the well's life before issues like sustained casing pressure occur due to cement degradation over time. Its bismuth-based alloy is non-corrosive and withstands exposure to H2S, CO2, and acids. The wel-lok TDAP eliminates the need for future remedial cement squeezes or other interventions to address annular gas migration and sustained casing pressure.

Pros & Limitations
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Preventative tool to seal annulus and eliminate future gas migration
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Non-corrosive bismuth alloy seals unaffected by H2S, CO2 or acids
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No moving parts for high reliability
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Customizable for API and non-API casing sizes
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Quick setting time
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Permanent sealing solution
Specification
Specification Title Specification Description
Inner Casing Sizes
4 1/2 in, 5 1/2 in, 6 5/8 in, 7 in, 9 5/8 in, 13 3/8 in
Outer Casing Sizes
7 in, 9 5/8 in, 10 3/4 in, 13 3/8 in, 20 in
Heater OD Sizes
3.5 in, 4.25 in, 4.5 in, 5.5 in, 7.625 in, 10.75 in
Pressure Rating
Up to 10,000 psi differential, 20,000 psi maximum tool rating
Temperature Range
0 - 175°C
Conveyance Methods
Eline, Slickline, Coiled Tubing, Drill Pipe
Casing Grades
All grades
Well Deviation
0 - 88° at setting depth

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BiSN is an oil and gas technology company founded in 2010 in the United Kingdom. The company develops engineered sealing solutions called "Performance Barrier Technologies" to help operators permanently seal wells and prevent leaks across the lifecycle of oil and gas wells, from drilling and completion through intervention and abandonment. BiSN's core technology is called wel-lok, which uses a thermite heating system to melt a proprietary bismuth alloy that seals leaks and cracks in wellbores. The company has grown to around 100 employees with facilities in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. BiSN's products have been used successfully in major oil and gas regions around the world. The company continues to innovate and expand its product portfolio to provide permanent sealing solutions for the challenges operators face at every stage of a well's lifecycle.

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