Sealing features
Raised sealing features are designed to conform against the inside surface of the casing during expansion.
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Axial movement.
Radial engagement.
A wedge advances into a deformable receiver. The interaction converts axial movement into outward expansion toward the casing.
See the setting concept.
THE SEQUENCE
Movement with
a purpose.
The aluminum receiver is designed to undergo plastic deformation: a permanent change in geometry that supports continued engagement after setting.
- 01
Initial position
The plug, receiver, adapter, breakaway shaft and ball begin in their starting positions within the assembly.
- 02
Axial movement
The setting action draws the plug into the receiver.
- 03
Receiver expansion
The component interaction expands the receiver radially toward its set diameter and into engagement with the casing.
- 04
Release sequence
The illustrated arrangement allows the setting equipment to separate and the ball to move into its final position.
This explains the concept. Actual deployment requires an approved operating procedure.
INTEGRAL FEATURES
The receiver does
more of the work.
Radial expansion, casing engagement, mechanical anchoring and sealing are combined in the deformable receiver.
Engagement surfaces
Integral wickered or textured regions are designed to resist axial movement under differential pressure and other downhole loading.
The described arrangement activates these features through deformation of the receiver itself, rather than a conventional separate slip assembly.
ENGINEERING THE CONFIGURATION
Designed around the well.
Casing geometry, material selection, pressure and temperature guide the configuration. Review the design and its application requirements with the 1776 team.