Investigation of Elastomer Seal Energization: Implications for Conventional and Expandable Hanger Assembly
Elastomer seals are extensively used in various wellhead and casing/liner hanger equipment as barriers for isolating fluids. Seal assemblies have been identified as one of the major cause of well control incidents. Majority of hangers utilize conventional weight- or mechanical-set slip-and-seal asse...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/4/763 |