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Thru-Tubing Inflatable Systems

When conventional isn’t the answer,

inflatable is the solution.

ISAP™ (Inflatable Straddle
Acidizing Packer) System
Pinpoint accuracy for
conventional, horizontal,
and multilateral
stimulation treatments
Selective stimulation of
conventional, horizontal,
and multilateral wells
presents a dual challenge.
Locating the problem
is only half the solution
– correcting the problem
requires the precise
placement of the proper
equipment and chemicals.
The ISAP System from
Baker Oil Tools helps you
“hit the spot” with pinpoint
stimulation treatments
– without pulling the
completion.
Better engineering means
better performance
Minimal applied tension
and no required setdown
weight makes ISAP ideal
for horizontal and highly
deviated wellbores.
The system has very few
moving parts which allows
for ease of operation and
reliability
The ISAP system’s
operational advantages
save time and money
Because ISAP can be
conveyed on coiled tubing,
the operation requires no
tubing rotation and no
harmful kill fluids. ISAP
can be deployed into a live
well.
Performs treatments with-
out pulling the completion
– No milling or retrieving
required.
Introduction to Inflatable Tools
Inflatable tools are designed with a nitrile-based inflatable packing element that is
expanded by hydraulic pressure. These tools may expand by up to 350% of their
original run-in diameter while being able to use a variety of fluids with which to
inflate the element.
Unlike more traditional mechanical tools, an inflatable tool can be conveyed
through a wellbore restriction and deployed in the larger diameter below. A unique
advantage of the inflatable element is in its ability to create an effective seal in
irregular or eccentric profiles such as open hole, perforations, screens, and slotted
liners.
Thru-Tubing Inflatables
Baker Oil Tools pioneered the
research and development of
the oil and gas industry’s first
thru-tubing inflatable tools
in 1985. These tools were
designed to offer the highest
available expansion character-
istics with the greatest available
differential pressure ratings.
These thru-tubing tools were
initially designed to be run on
coiled tubing and snubbing
pipe, allowing for the inherent
advantages of working over a
well in a live condition, without
removing the completion.
The first tool design was a
service packer for selective acid Section View of Inflatable Element
stimulation. Since that time, a
wide range of tools has been
developed that include not only packers, but also permanent and retrievable bridge
plugs, permanent cement retainers, straddle systems, and our unique and highly
successful ISAP™ (Inflatable Straddle Acidizing Packer) System.
In 1989, Baker Oil Tools introduced the first-ever setting tool to allow for electric
wireline conveyance of inflatable products. Concurrently, Baker Oil Tools has
developed a suite of coiled tubing and wireline running and retrieving tools that
are part of a comprehensive solution. Combined with custom software and expert
service, this systems approach allows Baker Oil Tools to continue it’s philosophy
of providing flawless execution at the well site.
Why use Baker Oil Tools thru-tubing inflatables?
Baker Oil Tools is the recognized leader in the engineering and manufacture of inflatable products and systems.
Highly versatile thru-tubing inflatable tools can be set in a wide range of environments, including cased hole,
slotted pipe, perforations, screens, and open hole. The exceptional expansion and sealing capabilities of the
flexible elastomer element enable these tools to perform in many difficult conditions.
Thru-tubing inflatables have many advantages:
• Well interventions can be performed without pulling the completion.
• Thru-tubing inflatables are coiled tubing and wireline conveyed, eliminating the need for a workover rig.
• Negates the requirement for killing the well and risking formation damage.
• Time and cost savings.
• The longest proven track record.
• Proprietary tools and specialized designs combined with unsurpassed oilfield knowledge and experience allows
for a single systems approach.
We perform all research, development, and engineering in-house and manufacture all of our products in modern,
well-equipped, ISO 9001-certified facilities. We perform rigorous “Baker Performance Testing” in our state-of-
the-art Houston Test Lab.

Thru-Tubing Element Selection Guide

Dual Seal

Dual Seal

Modified Single Anchor

Double Anchor

Modified Full Cover

Setting Environment Differential Pressure Conditions

Element Type Pressure From Pressure From
Open Hole Cased Hole Screens Slotted Liner Perforations Above Below
Dual Seal X* X X X X X X
Double Anchor X* X X X X X X
Modified Single Anchor (UP) X X X X X X
Modified Single Anchor (Down) X X X X X X
Modified Full Cover X X X X X X
*open hole condition dependant

. . . ISAP Continued
™
Inflation pressure is not
locked into the elements
• Eliminates fluctuations
in element inflation
pressure caused by
temperature changes
• Maintains a positive
pressure in the inflatable
elements throughout
the entire treatment,
therefore maximizing the
tools reset capability.
Allows multiple settings
in one trip – Multiple
zones can be treated in a
single trip.
Offers spotting capability
at each setting – Several
different treatment fluids
can be pumped into each
zone without having to
displace coil volume into
the zone of interest.
Integral Injection Control
Valve provides workstring
fluid control during infla-
tion and deflation - avoids
losing expensive treatment
chemicals.
Thru-Tubing Reservoir Systems
Increase your success where wellbore fluid compatibility is questionable.
Electric Wireline System
• Allows plugs to be set on conventional electric wireline in
previously unsuitable well conditions (for example, drilling muds,
weighted brines and gas environments)
• Provides improved reliability where dirty or sandy wellbore fluid
can cause filter plugging or pump damage before inflation is
complete.
• Allows the use of a benign inflation fluid for improved long-term
performance of the inflatable element elastomers
• Uses industry standard “fit for purpose” electric wireline
components
• Can be run with a fluid separator dart giving a positive separation
from the wellbore fluids
Electric Wireline
Reservoir System
Coiled Tubing System
• Allows for the setting of inflatable products in unsuit-
able pipe fluids, gas wells, or anywhere inflation fluid
needs to be separated from drill pipe, coiled tubing, or
threaded pipe
• Provides a benign inflation fluid for improved long-term
and reliable inflatable element performance
• A simple and cost effective solution that may eliminate
methods like "grease plugs" (which may dissipate at
temperature)
• Offers an alternative method for thru-tubing applications
that currently use fluid loading valves
• Ideal for low bottom hole pressure applications when
using nitrogen in the string especially in highly deviated
or horizontal wellbores
CT Fluid Reservoir CT Fluid Reservoir
for Packer for Bridge Plug
Applications Applications
Coiled Tubing or Wireline deployed
Frequently Asked Questions

How does an inflatable tool differ from a conventional tool?

The significant difference between an inflatable tool and a more conventional tool is in it’s expansion characteris-
tics. Inflatable tools may have expansion ratios of up to 350%. This is what allows inflatable tools to be conveyed
into wells where either planned or unplanned restrictions exist and still create an effective seal below the restric-
tion. The flexibility of the inflatable element allows effective sealing in irregular or eccentric profiles such as open
hole, perforations, screens, and slotted liners where conventional packing elements have limited success.
Where are inflatable tools used?
Inflatable products and systems are used for drilling, production and workover operations that are outside the
limits of conventional packing elements. Applications include plugging and packing, testing, treating, straddling,
and squeezing.
What is the success of inflatable tools?
Success can be difficult to quantify. Although the operation of setting the inflatable may be successful, the client’s
objective may not always be achieved due to other external factors. Baker Oil Tools treats the use of inflatable
tools as an engineered service rather than the supply of a commodity. We strongly believe that success depends on
the following key factors: proper pre-job planning, gaining reliable well information, understanding the equipment
limitations, best-in-class system installation, and post job analysis. In recognizing this, BOT has put in place a
number of initiatives including a structured interface document, a problem-solving and risk-identification matrix,
and an engineering analysis software package, in order to maximize the chances of achieving success with inflat-
able tools.
Will the inflatable return to its original diameter when deflated to allow retrieval?
There may be a level of permanent deformation of the ribs on the element dependent on the expansion, internal
and differential pressures experienced by the tool and the length of time it has been in the well. However, due to
the slimline construction of the element and the fact that it contains fluid and is not solid elastomer, these ribs
can be collapsed back to their original diameter when passing through a restriction by following Baker Oil Tools’
retrieving procedures. The existence of deflation ports through the
bottom of the element as well as the top allows any trapped fluid to
be squeezed out during retrieval.
Can the inflatable be used as a long-term isolation barrier?
The longevity of an inflatable tool is very much dependent on the
status of the well in which the inflatable has been set. In a static
condition, such as a well suspension, inflatables have been known
to last for over ten years. In a flowing or injecting well, changes in
pressure and temperature around the inflatable may cause the inter-
nal inflation pressure to fluctuate resulting in a cycling of the ele-
ment. As this is almost impossible to quantify, it is recommended
that in non-static well bore conditions for longer term applications,
a minimum of 10 feet of cement be placed on top of the inflatable
bridge plug to guarantee the longevity of the isolation.
What is Baker Oil Tools’ level of experience with using thru-
tubing inflatables for addressing zone isolation and stimulation
applications?
Baker Oil Tools has completed over 6,000 jobs using its thru-
tubing inflatable products. Our innovative, Inflatable Straddle
Acidizing System (ISAP™), a multi-set straddle type system
has completed over 170 jobs worldwide. Our inflatable element
temperature and pressure ratings provide the largest operating
parameters in the industry. Recent initiatives include implementa-
tion of direct district input to BOT’s new InDEx (Interactive Data
Exchange) intranet driven data base system. Thru-Tubing Retrievable Bridge Plug Set in Casing
 The perfect tool for your application
Baker Oil Tools has led the industry in thru-tubing inflatable technology since 1985 and still offers the industry’s
only complete thru-tubing product line. The exceptional expansion and sealing performance of BOT’s proprietary
elastomer sealing element technology allows our thru-tubing inflatable systems to operate reliably in conditions
outside the range of conventional packing elements or tools. The bottom line: BOT’s thru-tubing inflatables save
time and money while maximizing production.

Permanent Bridge Plugs are Retrievable Bridge Plugs can Permanent Cement Retainers
typically conveyed on either coiled be used as primary or secondary allow for the permanent isolation
tubing or electric wireline which barriers to perform the same and cementation of the zone below
Completion
permits a workover while leaving functions as a traditional RBP yet the retainer in a single trip.
the completion in place, without in a Thru-Tubing environment.
killing the well. • Lower zone isolations
• Temporary
• Permanent abandonment
• Lower zone abandonment
water shutoff Oil Production • Remedial squeeze operations
Oil Production • Temporary
• Lower zone zonal isolation
gas shutoff Retrievable
Bridge Plug • Primary/secondary
• Permanent wellhead barrier
Cement Cap abandonment
• Temporary
frac barrier

Permanent
• Tubing Cement
Bridge Plug change outs Retainer
Isolated
Production • Temporary
gauge hanger
Isolated
Water Cement

Water Shut Off Temporary Well Barrier Lower Zonal Cement Squeeze

ISAP ™ (Inflatable Straddle Permanent and Retrievable

Retrievable Treating Packers
Acidizing Packer) allows the Straddle Systems are
provide a means of performing
operator the ability to selectively available with varying
remedial and stimulation
pinpoint and perform treatment geometry to isolate upper or
operations without removing the
operations across short zones intermediate zones within the
completion from the wellbore.
within the wellbore. well while at the same time
• Chemical stimulation allowing communication to or
treatments Coiled • Selective treatments from the zones below.
Coiled Tubing Tubing
• Chemical inhibition • Screen washes • Intermediate zonal
treatments • Leak testing isolation
Stage 2 • Chemical water shut-off • Polymer treatments • Upper zone isolation
Treatment treatments Upper Upper
Packer • ECP setting Straddle • Insert sand control
• Pressure testing Packer screens
operations Treatment • Perforation washing Isolated
Retrievable • Insert flow control
Interval Water
Packer • Production packer • Acidizing
• Velocity string
setting
Lower Lower
• Selective well Packer Straddle
Stage 1 monitoring and testing Packer
Treatment
Oil
Production

Dual Selective Chemical Treatment Intermediate Zonal Stimulation Intermediate Zonal Isolation
Case Histories
United Kingdom – Objective
To isolate a lower water producing interval.
Description
An increasing trend in produced water from a
normally oil producing well with 4-1/2 in. tubing
required some investigation work in the expectation
of lowering the water cut. A production logging tool
(PLT) was utilized and run into the 7.00 in., 29 lb/ft
liner below the tubing. The PLT indicated that the
majority of the produced water was being contrib-
uted by the lower zone. The PLT also identified
that crossflow was present flowing directly into the
upper zone at a rate of 600 bbls/day. During the PLT,
correlating with a conventional casing collar loca-
tor (CCL) in the 13% chrome liner proved difficult,
therefore it was decided that in conjunction with the
Thru-Tubing Inflatable Bridge Plug a Baker Atlas
PFC Gamma Ray tool be run for depth correlation.
Results
The 3.375 in. OD Crossflow Retrievable Bridge Plug
was correlated on depth utilizing the Baker Atlas
PFC Gamma Ray tool. The plug was set successfully
against the 600 bbls/day crossflow. The well was put
back on production and cleaned up. Initial results
indicated a reduction of the water produced and an
increase of 1500 bbls/day in incremental oil.
Asia Pacific – Objective
To isolate a watered out lower producing zone
Description
A customer approached BOT for a solution to a well
in which they believed their lower producing zone
was watered out. A 3.00 in. OD Thru-Tubing Inflat-
able Retrievable Bridge Plug was conveyed through
the completion minimum restriction of 3.13 inches
to a setting depth inside the 9-5/8 in. liner of 8470 ft
MD at a deviation of 67º.
Results
The plug was deployed successfully and the coiled
tubing and running string were pulled to surface.
After returning the well to production the oil produc-
tion increased from 1400 barrels per day to 4500
barrels per day, and the water reduced by some 4700
barrels per day to 7300 barrels per day.
Wyoming – Objective
Carry out a reservoir injectivity test to simulate an
oxygen flood into the reservoir.
Solution
In order to perform the injectivity test a 1.69 in.
OD TTI Retrievable Packer was run and set above
the perforated zone in 2-3/8 in. tubing. This would
isolate the upper perforations and allow nitrogen to
be pumped through the coiled tubing to the zone of
interest.
Results
The packer was set using fresh water to an inflation
pressure of 3870 psi, at which point the ball seat was
sheared open. Nitrogen was then circulated through
the coiled tubing at rates between 185 to 600 SCFM
while maintaining a surface pressure of 4600 psi.
After a total of 84 hours of constant pumping the
operation was complete. The packer was equalized
and pull deflated as per procedure and retrieved from
the well. In the 84 hours of pumping a total of 2.2
million standard cubic feet of nitrogen was pumped.
Netherlands – Objective
A horizontal oil producer completed with a 7.00 in.,
32 lb/ft liner below a 3.688 in. restriction was
producing with an unacceptably high GOR. After
perforating the upper layer the decision was made to
isolate the oil producing zone to allow production of
the upper gas producing layer.
Solution
A 3.00 in. Coiled Tubing set Thru-Tubing Inflatable
Retrievable Bridge Plug was selected to perform the
isolation. Due to the high coiled tubing overbalance
a Fluid Separator Reservoir was selected to separate
the CT medium (Nitrogen) from the benign pre-
loaded element inflation fluid. The system was run
and set at a depth of 10,335 ft MD and capable of
supporting a drawdown of greater then 2900 psi.
Results
The operation from make up of the CT toolstring to
break out was performed in less than 25 hours. After
installing the inflatable bridge plug and isolating the
zone, all the liquids (oil and water) were eliminated
and the well was brought back on production at a
maximum plant fill capacity of 7.608 MM SCF/day.
 Software developed specifically for inflatable
systems
Baker Quality Assurance INFLATEDESIGN™ software
Baker Oil tools’ Quality 1. Client planning guidelines
Assurance helps you get 2. Pre-job information data sheet
the maximum benefit from
your Thru-Tubing Inflatable 3. Inflatable element performance envelope
operations. Proprietary 4. Hydraulics checking spreadsheet
INFLATEDESIGN™ software
helps ensure optimum job 5. Electric wireline deployment plan calculations
design and setup. Highly 6. Supervisor worksheets
qualified field engineers
7. Element pressure differential calculator
trained and experienced
in Thru-Tubing Inflatable 8. Post-job reporting guide
operations coordinate the
9. Capturing each application on InDEx - Baker Oil Tools
job in the field backed by worldwide database
the global resources of
Baker Oil Tools, the world’s
most experienced company
in oilfield Thru-Tubing
Workover operations.
4M 09/03
Pub. No. BOT-02-3248
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