Testing Tool Conveyed by Coiled Tubing Enables Multiple Tasks in One Run

Some well-testing operations are executed by performing multiple runs in hole using slickline and coiled tubing (CT). A technology has been developed that combines many of these operations, including contingency stimulation activities, into one run. The complete paper introduces the major system components and reviews challenges associated with design, manufacture, and testing.

Before engaging in the tool-development process, the following major operational requirements were identified and confirmed:

Following multiple design iterations, two complete prototype tools were manufactured and module-level function testing was performed. In parallel, software development and testing of the graphical user interface commenced.