Method and apparatus for perforating and isolating perforations in a wellbore

摘要

A method and apparatus for perforating and isolating perforations in a wellbore. A perforating and isolating apparatus includes at least one packer having a swellable seal material, and a perforating assembly attached to the packer. A method of perforating and isolating perforations in a subterranean wellbore includes the steps of: positioning an apparatus in the wellbore, the apparatus including at least one packer having a swellable seal material, and a perforating assembly attached to the packer; isolating at least one existing perforation by swelling the seal material; and forming at least one new perforation by actuating the perforating assembly.