Inventors:
Raymond F. Mikolajczyk - Broussard LA
International Classification:
E21B 1710
Abstract:
Casing accessory equipment especially adapted for restricted diameter applications. The present invention comprises casing accessory equipment, including casing string centralizers, float shoes and float collars, comprising a tubular member having a recessed central section with enlarged diameter end sections. A bow spring centralizer comprising two spaced apart bands connected by a plurality of circumferentially positioned bow spring blades is mounted in the central section. A plurality of lugs are disposed on the recessed central section. Windows in the bands fit over the lugs, restraining rotational and longitudinal movement of the bow spring centralizer within the central recessed section. The bow spring centralizer may collapse to a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the enlarged end sections, and in the collapsed position retains some longitudinal movement within the central recessed section. In the float shoe and float collar, a cast insert and one way valve in the float shoe and float collar permits fluid pump-through, while preventing fluid flowback.