CA2518799A1 - Reverse circulation cementing system and method - Google Patents

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CA2518799A1
CA2518799A1 CA002518799A CA2518799A CA2518799A1 CA 2518799 A1 CA2518799 A1 CA 2518799A1 CA 002518799 A CA002518799 A CA 002518799A CA 2518799 A CA2518799 A CA 2518799A CA 2518799 A1 CA2518799 A1 CA 2518799A1
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21EARTH DRILLING; MINING
    • E21BEARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B33/00Sealing or packing boreholes or wells
    • E21B33/10Sealing or packing boreholes or wells in the borehole
    • E21B33/13Methods or devices for cementing, for plugging holes, crevices, or the like
    • E21B33/14Methods or devices for cementing, for plugging holes, crevices, or the like for cementing casings into boreholes
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    • C09KMATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • C09K8/00Compositions for drilling of boreholes or wells; Compositions for treating boreholes or wells, e.g. for completion or for remedial operations
    • C09K8/42Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholes; Compositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells
    • C09K8/46Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholes; Compositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells containing inorganic binders, e.g. Portland cement
    • C09K8/467Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholes; Compositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells containing inorganic binders, e.g. Portland cement containing additives for specific purposes
    • C09K8/473Density reducing additives, e.g. for obtaining foamed cement compositions
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21EARTH DRILLING; MINING
    • E21BEARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B33/00Sealing or packing boreholes or wells
    • E21B33/10Sealing or packing boreholes or wells in the borehole
    • E21B33/13Methods or devices for cementing, for plugging holes, crevices, or the like
    • E21B33/14Methods or devices for cementing, for plugging holes, crevices, or the like for cementing casings into boreholes
    • E21B33/16Methods or devices for cementing, for plugging holes, crevices, or the like for cementing casings into boreholes using plugs for isolating cement charge; Plugs therefor

Abstract

A system and method of cementing in an annulus formed between a casing and the wall of a well bore, wherein a foamed cement is introduced into the upper portion of the annulus, directed downwardly through the annulus and back up into the casing, and then displaced back down the casing and into the annulus.

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What is claimed is:
1. A method of cementing in an annulus formed between a casing and the wall of a well bore, the method comprising the steps of:
introducing a cement into the upper portion of the annulus;
displacing the cement downwardly through the annulus and back up into the casing; and compressing the cement in the casing.
The method of claim 1 wherein the cement is foamed.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the cement reverses its flow direction when passing from the annulus to the casing.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of compressing comprises applying a downwardly-directed force to the cement in the casing.
5. The method of claim 4 wherein the step of applying forces the compressed cement downwardly through the casing and back into the annulus.
6. The method of claim 5 wherein the cement reverses its flow direction when passing from the casing to the annulus.
7. The method of claim 4 further comprising the step of wiping the inner wall of the casing during the step of applying a downwardly-directed force.
8. The method of claim 4 further comprising the step of releasing the pressure on the casing after the step of applying a downwardly-directed force.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein the step of applying a downwardly-directed force is done by displacing a plug downwardly through the casing, and further comprising the step of latching the plug after it has reached the bottom of the casing to permit the step of releasing.
10. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of displacing comprises returning the cement to ground surface.
11. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of foaming the cement prior to the step of introducing a cement.
12. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of wiping the inner wall of the casing during the step of compressing the cement.
13. A system of cementing in an annulus formed between a casing and the wall of a well bore, the system comprising:
means for introducing a foamed cement into the upper portion of the annulus so that it moves downwardly through the annulus and back up into the casing;
and a plug adapted to apply a downwardly-directed force to the cement in the casing for compressing the cement.
14. The system of claim 13 wherein the plug forces the compressed cement downwardly through the casing and back into the annulus.
15. The system of claim 13 wherein the cement reverses its flow direction when passing from the annulus to the casing, and when passing from the casing to the annulus.
16. The system of claim 13 wherein the means for introducing comprises returning the cement to ground surface.
17. The system of claim 13 further comprising a wiper blade on the plug for wiping the inner wall of the casing during the forcing of the compressed cement downwardly through the casing.
18. The system of claim 13 further comprising a means for latching the plug after it has reached the bottom.
19. A method of cementing in an annulus formed between a casing and the wall of a well bore, the method comprising the steps of:
introducing a cement into the upper portion of the annulus;
directing the cement-downwardly through the annulus and back up into the casing; and displacing the cement back down the casing and into the annulus.
20. The method of claim 19 wherein the cement reverses its flow direction when passing from the annulus to the casing and when passing from the casing to the annulus.
21. The method of claim 19 wherein the step of directing comprises returning the cement to ground surface.
22. The method of claim 19 wherein the step of displacing comprises applying downwardly-directed force to the cement in the casing.
23. The method of claim 22 wherein the step of applying compresses the cement.
24. The method of claim 19 wherein the step of displacing is done by moving a plug downwardly through the casing to force the cement back down the casing.
25. The method of claim 24 further comprising latching the plug after it has reached the bottom of the casing.
26. The method of claim 19 further comprising the step of foaming the cement prior to the step of introducing.
27. The method of claim 19 further comprising wiping the inner wall of the casing during the step of displacing.
28. The method of claim 19 further comprising releasing the pressure on the casing after the step of displacing.
29. A system of cementing in an annulus formed between a casing and the wall of a well bore, the system comprising:
means for introducing a foamed cement into the upper portion of the annulus so that it moves downwardly through the annulus and back up into the casing;
and a plug adapted to apply a downwardly-directed force to the cement in the casing for forcing the cement back down the casing and into the annulus.
30. The system of claim 29 wherein the plug compresses the cement.
31. The system of claim 29 wherein the cement reverses its flow direction when passing from the annulus to the casing, and when passing from the casing to the annulus.
32. The system of claim 29 wherein the means for introducing comprises returning the cement to ground surface.
33. The system of claim 29 further comprising a wiper blade on the plug for wiping the inner wall of the casing during the forcing of the compressed cement downwardly through the casing and back into the annulus.
34. The system of claim 29 further comprising a means for latching the plug after it has reached the bottom.
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