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Method for annular sealing

  • US 6,431,282 B1
  • Filed: 04/05/2000
  • Issued: 08/13/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Method for sealing an annulus between two solid tubulars or between a solid tubular and a borehole which comprises placing a thermoset or thermoplastic material between at least part of an outer surface of an expandable inner tubular and at least part of an inner surface of an outer tubular or the wellbore;

  • and forming a seal by expanding the inner tubular against said thermoset or thermoplastic material;

    wherein one or more of the solid tubulars are reeled tubulars; and

    wherein said one or more of the solid tubulars are at least partially coated with an elastomer; and

    wherein electrical cables and/or hydraulic lines are present in the elastomeric coating.

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