Title: Technical Note: Anaerobic thread compound used on large diameter casing completed as a recoverable gas tight tubing string in cavern wells

Authors: L. Vincent, J. Hooks, R. Robbins, D. Boutwell

Addresses: ThreadMasters Inc., 15311 Vantage Parkway West Suite 295, Houston, Texas 77032, USA. ' ThreadMasters Inc., 15311 Vantage Parkway West Suite 295, Houston, Texas 77032, USA. ' ThreadMasters Inc., 15311 Vantage Parkway West Suite 295, Houston, Texas 77032, USA. ' ThreadMasters Inc., 15311 Vantage Parkway West Suite 295, Houston, Texas 77032, USA

Abstract: Cavern wells have their unique problems. Anaerobic technology has been used in various industries over the past 30 years. A special formulation has recently been developed to satisfy the unique needs of OCTG application. This Note descibes the development of an anaerobic sealant for oil field tubular connections and outlines actual field application and running procedures.

Keywords: anaerobic thread compounds; large diameter casing; recoverable tubing string; gas tight tubing string; cavern wells; anaerobic sealant; oil field tubular connections.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.1990.036664

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 1990 Vol.5 No.2, pp.177 - 185

Published online: 05 Nov 2010 *

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