Modular fracture plug and method of construction thereof

摘要

A modular fracture plug and method of construction thereof for temporarily sealing off a well is provided. The fracture plug includes an inner substrate material and an outer shell. The outer shell is provided having a plurality of individual sections bonded to one another. One of the sections provides a closed base, while another of the sections provides a closed cover, and one or more of the sections provide an intermediate section between the base and the cover. The intermediate section has a through opening forming at least a portion of the cavity.

主权项

1. A modular fracture plug, comprising:
a polymeric outer shell having an encapsulated inner cavity; an inner substrate material disposed in said inner cavity, said substrate material being a mixture including sand and recycled rubber; and wherein said outer shell is provided having a plurality of individual, separately manufactured sections having outer peripheries bonded to one another with an adhesive, one of said sections providing a closed base, another of said sections providing a closed cover, and one or more of said sections providing intermediate sections between said base and said cover, said intermediate sections each having through openings forming a part of said cavity.