Forum Energy Technologies. has been granted a patent for a method of conducting coiled tubing operations. The method involves applying a low-surface-energy coating to a specific portion of a coiled tubing string to reduce friction during deployment in horizontal and vertical wellbore sections, enhancing operational efficiency. GlobalData’s report on Forum Energy Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Coated coiled tubing to reduce friction in wellbore operations
The granted patent US12064787B2 outlines a method for conducting coiled tubing operations in wellbores, focusing on the application of a specialized coating to enhance operational efficiency. The method involves forming a coiled tubing string from a metallic material and selecting an application portion that corresponds to the horizontal and vertical sections of a wellbore, intentionally excluding the curved section. A coating with a lower surface energy than the tubing's outer surface is applied to this selected portion, which aims to reduce friction with the casing in the horizontal section as the tubing is lowered into the wellbore. The coating is specified to have a thickness between 0.002 inches and 0.02 inches and is designed to cover the entirety of the tubing in the horizontal and vertical sections while leaving the curved section uncoated.
Further claims detail additional steps to enhance the coating's adhesion and application process. This includes creating an anchor profile on the tubing's surface through abrasive blasting or mechanical displacement, which aids in the coating's adherence. Various methods for applying the coating are described, such as spraying, rolling, or extruding, with the potential use of polymeric materials like polytetrafluoroethylene. The patent also specifies temperature control during the coating process, recommending heating the tubing to between 350°F and 800°F before application and cooling it afterward. The method aims to improve the efficiency of coiled tubing operations by minimizing friction, thereby facilitating smoother deployment in wellbore environments.
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