Method of achieve zonal isolation

U.S. Patent Number: 5339901

Abstract: Pairs of isolation members are mounted externally on casing pipe to define isolation zones. The zones are places into communication by bypass means external to the casing and penetrating the isolation members. Consolidation material is flowed through the bypass means to successively fill the isolated zones.

Inventors: McKinzie; Howard L. (Sugar Land, TX)

Assignee: Texaco Inc. (White Plains, NY)

Application Number: 08/052,597

Issued: 1994-08-23

Expired: 2006-08-23

Classes: 166/289 ; 166/191

Field of search: 166/289,51,191,147,155

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