The Coretrax® CX-IST® (Inflation Support Tool) has been developed to enhance the placement of a cement plug or a well barrier fluid.
The IST® is deployed from surface down the work string and latches onto a pre-installed landing sub or the CX-2® running sub. Once the tool latches onto the profile, pump pressure will inflate the elastomer and seal the wellbore. The IST® is then released by simply picking up the work string.
The IST® provides a 100% wall-to-wall barrier and acts as a base for well fluid or cement. As the same landing sub can be used multiple times, the operator can deploy as many ISTs as required in the same or multiple zones. Combining the CX-2® and IST® technologies mean that multiple cement bases can be set, tagged and tested in one run. With innovative technology it breaks new ground within the oil and gas industry.
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Quick deployment
100% sealing capability
Suitable for running in cased or open hole
Indicated pressure spikes
Shut-off valve ensures tool does not inflate while being pumped to depth
Rupture disc prevents the tool from over-inflation
Constructed from drillable materials
An unlimited number of ISTs can be deployed in one run
The IST® is deployed from surface down the work string and latches onto a pre-installed landing sub or the CX-2® running sub. Once the tool latches onto the profile, pump pressure will inflate the elastomer and seal the wellbore. The IST® is then released by simply picking up the work string.
The IST® provides a 100% wall-to-wall barrier and acts as a base for well fluid or cement. As the same landing sub can be used multiple times, the operator can deploy as many ISTs as required in the same or multiple zones. Combining the CX-2® and IST® technologies mean that multiple cement bases can be set, tagged and tested in one run. With innovative technology it breaks new ground within the oil and gas industry.
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Quick deployment
100% sealing capability
Suitable for running in cased or open hole
Indicated pressure spikes
Shut-off valve ensures tool does not inflate while being pumped to depth
Rupture disc prevents the tool from over-inflation
Constructed from drillable materials
An unlimited number of ISTs can be deployed in one run
