US20090308620A1 - Method for Removing a Sealing Plug from a Well - Google Patents
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- This application relates to a method for removing a sealing plug from a casing or a wellbore in oil and gas recovery operations.
- a wellhead is usually placed over the well at the ground surface and a closure device, such as a sealing cap, or the like, is provided at the wellhead to prevent the flow of production fluid from the well during certain circumstances.
- a closure device such as a sealing cap, or the like
- the closure device must be removed for replacement, repair, etc., which creates a risk that some production fluid from the well may flow out from the upper end of the well.
- a sealing plug also referred to as a packer, bridge plug or barrier plug
- a sealing plug is usually inserted in the well and activated to plug, or seal, the well and prevent any escape of the production fluid out the top of the well.
- the plug must be removed.
- One common technique for removing the plug is to employ a rig that is used to drill-out the sealing plug, or pull the plug from the well.
- this technique requires sophisticated equipment, is labor intensive, and therefore is expensive.
- Another technique to remove the plug from the well is to implant a timing device in the plug to actuate an explosive in the plug after a predetermined time.
- this type of technique has drawbacks since, after these types of plugs have been set in the well, the operator may want to extend the life of the plug from the predetermined time to a longer period of time or even an indeterminate time, and to do so would not be possible.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic/elevational/sectional view of an oil and gas recovery operation including a sealing plug according to an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged, sectional view of the plug of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a view, similar to that of FIG. 1 , but depicting a different operational mode.
- the reference numeral 10 refers to a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation for the purpose of recovering hydrocarbon fluids from the formation.
- the wellbore 10 could be an open hole completion or a cased completion, and in the latter case a casing 12 would be cemented in the wellbore 10 in a conventional manner.
- a sealing plug, or sealing tool, 14 is disposed in the wellbore 10 at a predetermined depth and is lowered to this position by a work string 16 , in the form of coiled tubing, jointed tubing, wire line, or the like, which is connected to the upper end of the plug 14 .
- the plug 14 is shown generally in FIG. 1 and will be described in detail later.
- the work string 16 extends from a rig 18 located above ground and extending over the wellbore 10 .
- the rig 18 is conventional and, as such, includes a support structure, a motor driven winch, or the like, and other associated equipment for lowering the plug 14 , via the string 16 , into the wellbore 10 .
- the string 16 extends through a wellhead 22 that is positioned over the upper end of the wellbore 10 and the casing 12 at the rig 18 .
- the wellhead 22 is conventional and, as such, includes a closure device (not shown), such as a cap, or the like, for preventing the flow of production fluid from the formation through the casing 12 , while permitting movement of the string 16 , in a conventional manner.
- the above-mentioned closure device associated with the wellhead 22 is set to prevent any flow of production fluid from the formation and through the casing 12 to the rig 18 .
- the casing 12 must be sealed to prevent the production fluid flow.
- the plug 14 is lowered, via the string 16 , to a desired depth in the casing 12 adjacent to, or above, the formation, such as to the depth shown in FIG. 1 , and the plug 14 is set in the casing 12 in a manner to be described.
- the plug 14 includes a mandrel 30 having an upper end 30 a that is connectable to the lower end of the string 16 in any conventional manner.
- the mandrel 30 has a lower end 30 b, and a continuous bore extends between the upper end 30 a and the lower end 30 b.
- a tubular liner 32 is disposed in the bore of the mandrel 30 , with the lower end of the liner 32 extending flush with the lower end 30 b of the mandrel 30 .
- a cap 34 extends over the lower end 30 b of the mandrel 30 and the corresponding end of the liner 32 to retain the liner 32 in the mandrel 30 .
- a series of axially-spaced circumferential grooves 32 a are formed in the outer surface of the liner 32 which receive a detonation cord 35 that extends around the liner 32 .
- the detonation cord 35 is of a conventional design and, as such, can be a thin, flexible, waterproof fabric tube with a highly explosive core that can transmit a detonation wave.
- the cord 35 is wrapped around the liner 32 and extends in the grooves 32 a, and also is more tightly wrapped in an enlarged recess 32 b formed in the liner 32 .
- a conventional detonation initiator 38 abuts the upper end of the liner 32 , and, when activated in a manner to be described, detonates the cord 35 , causing the explosive in the cord to explode.
- a compression-set, annular sealing element 44 extends around the mandrel 30 and is axially positioned between two sets of extrusion limiters 48 a and 48 b.
- a pair of wedges 50 a and 50 b extend between the extrusion limiters 48 a and 48 b, respectively, and two sets of slips 52 a and 52 b, respectively.
- the inner surfaces of the end portions of the slips 52 a and 52 b adjacent the wedges 50 a and 50 b are beveled so as to receive the corresponding tapered end portions of the wedges 50 a and 50 b.
- the sealing element 44 can be fabricated from a conventional material that performs the sealing function to be described, and the slips 52 a and 52 b and the mandrel 30 are preferably fabricated from a frangible material.
- a mechanism for expanding and setting the sealing element 44 and the slips 52 a and 52 b includes a pair of axially-spaced ratchet shoes 54 a and 54 b that extend around the mandrel 30 and abut the corresponding ends of the slips 52 a and 52 b. Since the extrusion limiters 48 a and 48 b, the wedges 50 a and 50 b, the slips 52 a and 52 b, and the shoes 54 a and 54 b are conventional, they will not be described in further detail.
- the sealing element 44 and the slips 52 a and 52 b are activated, or set, in a conventional manner by using a setting tool, or the like (not shown), to move the shoe 54 a downwardly relative to the mandrel 30 , as viewed in FIG. 2 , and to move the shoe 54 b upwardly relative to the mandrel 30 .
- the slips 52 a and 52 b are forced radially outwardly into a locking engagement with the inner wall of the casing 12 , and the sealing element 44 expands radially outwardly into a sealing engagement with the inner wall of the casing 12 .
- the plug 14 seals against any flow of production fluid from the formation through the wellbore 10 .
- an actuator 60 is connected to the leading end of the string 16 in any conventional manner.
- the string 16 is then lowered into the wellbore 10 until the actuator 60 extends above, and in proximity to, the plug 14 and, more particularly, the initiator 38 ( FIG. 2 ).
- the actuator 60 is adapted to transmit, and the initiator 38 is adapted to receive, a wireless signal, or code, for activating the initiator 38 .
- the actuator 60 includes a transmitting antenna (not shown) that is adapted to transmit the signal to the initiator 38
- the initiator 38 includes a receiving antenna that receives the transmitted signal from the actuator 60 .
- the signal transmitted between the actuator 60 and the initiator 38 is adapted to activate the initiator 38 and can be of any conventional type, such as electrical, acoustical, or magnetic.
- the activation of the initiator 38 by the above signal detonates the cord 35 and explodes the explosive associated with the cord 35 .
- the explosion disintegrates, or breaks up at least a portion of the plug 14 and releases the engagement of the plug 14 with the casing 12 or the wellbore 10 .
- the resulting fragments of the plug 14 fall to the bottom of the wellbore 10 by gravity.
- the string 16 ( FIG. 3 ), with the actuator 60 is then brought to the ground surface by the winch of the rig 18 ( FIG. 1 ).
- the above-mentioned closure device associated with the wellhead 22 is then reinstalled over the wellhead 22 and set to prevent any flow of production fluid from the formation and through the wellbore 10 to the rig 18 .
- the plug 14 can be placed in the wellbore 10 and activated to seal off the flow of production fluid as discussed above and yet can be removed in a relatively simple and inexpensive manner at any indeterminate time.
- the initiator 38 responds to the signal from the actuator 60 and produces heat and oxygen in a manner to be described, and one or more of the components of the plug 14 are formed from a consumable material that burns away and/or loses structural integrity when exposed to the heat and oxygen.
- the initiator 38 includes what is commonly referred to as an “exploding bridge wire” that is surrounded by a material that produces heat and oxygen when ignited by the wire.
- the bridge wire consists of a wire that is connected across a source of high-voltage electricity so that when activated, the resulting high current generates heat in the wire that is transferred to, and is sufficient to ignite, the material.
- An example of such a material is thermite, which comprises iron oxide, or rust (Fe 2 O 3 ), and aluminum metal powder (Al). When ignited and burned, the thermite reacts to produce aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ), and liquid iron (Fe), which is a molten plasma-like substance.
- the chemical reaction is:
- one or more of the components of the plug 14 is formed from a consumable material that burns away and/or loses its structural integrity when exposed to the heat and oxygen resulting from the burning of the thermite.
- the components of the plug 14 that may be formed of the consumable material should be suitable for service in a downhole environment and provide adequate strength to enable proper operation of the plug 14 .
- the mandrel 30 and/or the slips 52 a and 52 b of the plug can be fabricated of a consumable material, and an example of the latter material is magnesium metal.
- the actuator 60 is attached to the end of the string 16 , and the string 16 is lowered into the wellbore 10 until the actuator 60 extends above, and in proximity to, the plug 14 and, more particularly, the initiator 38 ( FIG. 2 ).
- the initiator 38 is activated by the transmitted wireless signal, or code, from the actuator 60 , as described above.
- Activation of the initiator 38 produces a high current across the above described bridge wire which generates heat sufficient to ignite, or burn, the material, such as thermite, surrounding the bridge wire, thus producing heat and oxygen.
- the consumable components of the plug 14 which in the above example are the mandrel 30 and/or the slips 52 a and 52 b, will react with the oxygen in the aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ), causing the magnesium metal to be consumed or converted into magnesium oxide (MgO), as illustrated by the chemical reaction below:
- a slag is thus produced such that the mandrel 30 and/or the slips 52 a and 52 b no longer have structural integrity and thus cannot carry the load.
- the engagement of the plug 14 with the casing 12 or the wellbore 10 is released and the resulting slag and/or fragments of the mandrel 30 and the slips 52 a and 52 b, along with the remaining components of the plug 14 , fall to the bottom of the wellbore 10 by gravity.
- the string 16 with the actuator 60 ( FIG. 3 ), is then brought to the ground surface by the winch of the rig 18 ( FIG. 1 ).
- the above-mentioned closure device associated with the wellhead 22 ( FIG. 1 ) is then reinstalled over the wellhead 22 and set to prevent any flow of production fluid from the formation and through the wellbore 10 to the rig 18 .
- the plug 14 can be placed in the wellbore 10 and activated to seal off the flow of production fluid as discussed above and yet can be removed in a relatively simple and inexpensive manner at any indeterminate time.
- the type of electronic signal transmitted from the actuator 60 to the initiator 38 to activate the initiator 38 can be varied and can be generated by electrical, acoustical, or magnetic devices, in a conventional manner.
- the initiator 38 could be activated by mechanical means such as a fishing head attachment that is operated by a hook, or the like, attached to the string 16 .
- the wellbore 10 could be an open hole completion, sans the casing 12 , in which case the wellbore 10 would be sealed by the plug 14 .
- the signal transmitted to the initiator 38 could be transmitted from the ground surface.
- components, other than the slips 52 a and 52 b and the mandrel 30 may be fabricated from the consumable material that loses structural integrity when exposed to heat and an oxygen source.
- the consumable components of the plug 14 can be fabricated from a material other than magnesium metal.
- the plug 14 can used in other well servicing or well treatment operations when temporary plugging of the well is needed such as in fracturing operations.
Abstract
A method for removing a sealing plug from a casing or a wellbore according to which a sealing plug is adapted to expand into engagement with the casing or the wellbore. A wireless signal is sent to the plug to cause the plug to lose its structural integrity and fall to the bottom of the wellbore.
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- This is a Continuation Application claiming Priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/489,853, filed Jul. 20, 2006 and entitled “Method for Removing a Sealing Plug from a Well,” which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
- This application relates to a method for removing a sealing plug from a casing or a wellbore in oil and gas recovery operations.
- After a well is put into production, a wellhead is usually placed over the well at the ground surface and a closure device, such as a sealing cap, or the like, is provided at the wellhead to prevent the flow of production fluid from the well during certain circumstances. Sometimes, under these conditions, the closure device must be removed for replacement, repair, etc., which creates a risk that some production fluid from the well may flow out from the upper end of the well.
- To overcome this, a sealing plug, also referred to as a packer, bridge plug or barrier plug, is usually inserted in the well and activated to plug, or seal, the well and prevent any escape of the production fluid out the top of the well. However, when it is desired to recap the well, the plug must be removed. One common technique for removing the plug is to employ a rig that is used to drill-out the sealing plug, or pull the plug from the well. However, this technique requires sophisticated equipment, is labor intensive, and therefore is expensive.
- Another technique to remove the plug from the well is to implant a timing device in the plug to actuate an explosive in the plug after a predetermined time. However, this type of technique has drawbacks since, after these types of plugs have been set in the well, the operator may want to extend the life of the plug from the predetermined time to a longer period of time or even an indeterminate time, and to do so would not be possible.
- Therefore, what is needed is a sealing plug of the above type which can be placed in the well to seal off the flow of production fluid as discussed above and yet can be removed at an indeterminate time in a relatively simple and inexpensive manner.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic/elevational/sectional view of an oil and gas recovery operation including a sealing plug according to an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is an enlarged, sectional view of the plug ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a view, similar to that ofFIG. 1 , but depicting a different operational mode. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , thereference numeral 10 refers to a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation for the purpose of recovering hydrocarbon fluids from the formation. Thewellbore 10 could be an open hole completion or a cased completion, and in the latter case acasing 12 would be cemented in thewellbore 10 in a conventional manner. - A sealing plug, or sealing tool, 14 is disposed in the
wellbore 10 at a predetermined depth and is lowered to this position by awork string 16, in the form of coiled tubing, jointed tubing, wire line, or the like, which is connected to the upper end of theplug 14. Theplug 14 is shown generally inFIG. 1 and will be described in detail later. - The
work string 16 extends from arig 18 located above ground and extending over thewellbore 10. Therig 18 is conventional and, as such, includes a support structure, a motor driven winch, or the like, and other associated equipment for lowering theplug 14, via thestring 16, into thewellbore 10. - The
string 16 extends through awellhead 22 that is positioned over the upper end of thewellbore 10 and thecasing 12 at therig 18. Thewellhead 22 is conventional and, as such, includes a closure device (not shown), such as a cap, or the like, for preventing the flow of production fluid from the formation through thecasing 12, while permitting movement of thestring 16, in a conventional manner. - When the well is not in production, the above-mentioned closure device associated with the
wellhead 22 is set to prevent any flow of production fluid from the formation and through thecasing 12 to therig 18. However, if the closure device has to be removed for repair, replacement, or the like, thecasing 12 must be sealed to prevent the production fluid flow. To this end, theplug 14 is lowered, via thestring 16, to a desired depth in thecasing 12 adjacent to, or above, the formation, such as to the depth shown inFIG. 1 , and theplug 14 is set in thecasing 12 in a manner to be described. - With reference to
FIG. 2 , theplug 14 includes amandrel 30 having anupper end 30 a that is connectable to the lower end of thestring 16 in any conventional manner. Themandrel 30 has alower end 30 b, and a continuous bore extends between theupper end 30 a and thelower end 30 b. - A
tubular liner 32 is disposed in the bore of themandrel 30, with the lower end of theliner 32 extending flush with thelower end 30 b of themandrel 30. Acap 34 extends over thelower end 30 b of themandrel 30 and the corresponding end of theliner 32 to retain theliner 32 in themandrel 30. - A series of axially-spaced
circumferential grooves 32 a are formed in the outer surface of theliner 32 which receive adetonation cord 35 that extends around theliner 32. Thedetonation cord 35 is of a conventional design and, as such, can be a thin, flexible, waterproof fabric tube with a highly explosive core that can transmit a detonation wave. Thecord 35 is wrapped around theliner 32 and extends in thegrooves 32 a, and also is more tightly wrapped in an enlargedrecess 32 b formed in theliner 32. Aconventional detonation initiator 38 abuts the upper end of theliner 32, and, when activated in a manner to be described, detonates thecord 35, causing the explosive in the cord to explode. - A compression-set,
annular sealing element 44 extends around themandrel 30 and is axially positioned between two sets ofextrusion limiters wedges extrusion limiters slips slips wedges wedges sealing element 44 can be fabricated from a conventional material that performs the sealing function to be described, and theslips mandrel 30 are preferably fabricated from a frangible material. - A mechanism for expanding and setting the
sealing element 44 and theslips ratchet shoes mandrel 30 and abut the corresponding ends of theslips wedges slips shoes - The
sealing element 44 and theslips shoe 54 a downwardly relative to themandrel 30, as viewed inFIG. 2 , and to move theshoe 54 b upwardly relative to themandrel 30. This places a compressive force on the assembly formed by theslips wedges element 44. As a result, theslips casing 12, and the sealingelement 44 expands radially outwardly into a sealing engagement with the inner wall of thecasing 12. Thus, theplug 14 seals against any flow of production fluid from the formation through thewellbore 10. After theplug 14 is set in the above manner, the string 16 (FIG. 1 ) is disconnected from theplug 14 in any conventional manner, and thestring 16 is brought to the ground surface by the winch of therig 18. - When it is desired to recap the well, the
plug 14 is removed in the following manner. Referring toFIG. 3 , an actuator 60 is connected to the leading end of thestring 16 in any conventional manner. Thestring 16 is then lowered into thewellbore 10 until the actuator 60 extends above, and in proximity to, theplug 14 and, more particularly, the initiator 38 (FIG. 2 ). The actuator 60 is adapted to transmit, and theinitiator 38 is adapted to receive, a wireless signal, or code, for activating theinitiator 38. In particular, the actuator 60 includes a transmitting antenna (not shown) that is adapted to transmit the signal to theinitiator 38, and theinitiator 38 includes a receiving antenna that receives the transmitted signal from the actuator 60. The signal transmitted between the actuator 60 and theinitiator 38 is adapted to activate theinitiator 38 and can be of any conventional type, such as electrical, acoustical, or magnetic. - The activation of the
initiator 38 by the above signal detonates thecord 35 and explodes the explosive associated with thecord 35. The explosion disintegrates, or breaks up at least a portion of theplug 14 and releases the engagement of theplug 14 with thecasing 12 or thewellbore 10. The resulting fragments of theplug 14 fall to the bottom of thewellbore 10 by gravity. The string 16 (FIG. 3 ), with the actuator 60, is then brought to the ground surface by the winch of the rig 18 (FIG. 1 ). - The above-mentioned closure device associated with the
wellhead 22 is then reinstalled over thewellhead 22 and set to prevent any flow of production fluid from the formation and through thewellbore 10 to therig 18. - Thus, the
plug 14 can be placed in thewellbore 10 and activated to seal off the flow of production fluid as discussed above and yet can be removed in a relatively simple and inexpensive manner at any indeterminate time. - According to an alternate embodiment, the
initiator 38 responds to the signal from the actuator 60 and produces heat and oxygen in a manner to be described, and one or more of the components of theplug 14 are formed from a consumable material that burns away and/or loses structural integrity when exposed to the heat and oxygen. - In particular, the
initiator 38 includes what is commonly referred to as an “exploding bridge wire” that is surrounded by a material that produces heat and oxygen when ignited by the wire. In particular the bridge wire consists of a wire that is connected across a source of high-voltage electricity so that when activated, the resulting high current generates heat in the wire that is transferred to, and is sufficient to ignite, the material. An example of such a material is thermite, which comprises iron oxide, or rust (Fe2O3), and aluminum metal powder (Al). When ignited and burned, the thermite reacts to produce aluminum oxide (Al2O3), and liquid iron (Fe), which is a molten plasma-like substance. The chemical reaction is: -
Fe2O3+2Al(s)→Al2O3(s)+2Fe(l) - As stated above, one or more of the components of the
plug 14 is formed from a consumable material that burns away and/or loses its structural integrity when exposed to the heat and oxygen resulting from the burning of the thermite. The components of theplug 14 that may be formed of the consumable material should be suitable for service in a downhole environment and provide adequate strength to enable proper operation of theplug 14. By way of example only, themandrel 30 and/or theslips - After the
plug 14 is installed in thewellbore 10, and if it is desired to remove the plug for the same reasons as indicated in the previous embodiment, the actuator 60 is attached to the end of thestring 16, and thestring 16 is lowered into thewellbore 10 until the actuator 60 extends above, and in proximity to, theplug 14 and, more particularly, the initiator 38 (FIG. 2 ). Theinitiator 38 is activated by the transmitted wireless signal, or code, from the actuator 60, as described above. - Activation of the
initiator 38 produces a high current across the above described bridge wire which generates heat sufficient to ignite, or burn, the material, such as thermite, surrounding the bridge wire, thus producing heat and oxygen. The consumable components of theplug 14, which in the above example are themandrel 30 and/or theslips -
3Mg+Al2O3→3MgO+2Al - A slag is thus produced such that the
mandrel 30 and/or theslips plug 14 with thecasing 12 or thewellbore 10 is released and the resulting slag and/or fragments of themandrel 30 and theslips plug 14, fall to the bottom of thewellbore 10 by gravity. - The
string 16 , with the actuator 60 (FIG. 3 ), is then brought to the ground surface by the winch of the rig 18 (FIG. 1 ). The above-mentioned closure device associated with the wellhead 22 (FIG. 1 ) is then reinstalled over thewellhead 22 and set to prevent any flow of production fluid from the formation and through thewellbore 10 to therig 18. - Thus, as in the previous embodiment, the
plug 14 can be placed in thewellbore 10 and activated to seal off the flow of production fluid as discussed above and yet can be removed in a relatively simple and inexpensive manner at any indeterminate time. - It is understood that variations may be made in the foregoing without departing from the scope of the invention. Non-limiting examples of these variations are as follows:
- (1) The number and type of the
slips element 44 can be varied within the scope of the invention. - (2) The type of electronic signal transmitted from the actuator 60 to the
initiator 38 to activate theinitiator 38 can be varied and can be generated by electrical, acoustical, or magnetic devices, in a conventional manner. - (3) The
initiator 38 could be activated by mechanical means such as a fishing head attachment that is operated by a hook, or the like, attached to thestring 16. - (4) The
wellbore 10 could be an open hole completion, sans thecasing 12, in which case thewellbore 10 would be sealed by theplug 14. - (5) The signal transmitted to the
initiator 38 could be transmitted from the ground surface. - (6) In the second embodiment disclosed above, components, other than the
slips mandrel 30 may be fabricated from the consumable material that loses structural integrity when exposed to heat and an oxygen source. - (7) The consumable components of the
plug 14 can be fabricated from a material other than magnesium metal. - (8) Conventional blasting caps can be used in place of the bridge wire discussed above.
- (9) The
plug 14 can used in other well servicing or well treatment operations when temporary plugging of the well is needed such as in fracturing operations. - The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto and their equivalents.
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1. A method for sealing a casing or a wellbore, comprising:
providing an explosive on a sealing plug;
lowering the plug into the casing or the wellbore;
expanding the plug into engagement with the casing or wellbore to provide a seal; and
transmitting a signal to the plug to explode the explosive and release the engagement.
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising providing an initiator on the plug to receive the signal and to initiate the exploding of the explosive in response to receiving the signal.
3. The method of claim 2 further comprising lowering an actuator into the wellbore and then transmitting the signal from the actuator to the initiator.
4. The method of claim 3 further comprising:
lowering the plug into the wellbore by a string;
releasing the plug from the string; and
removing the string from the wellbore;
wherein lowering the actuator comprises connecting the actuator to the string and lowering the string and the actuator into the wellbore.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the explosive is contained in a cord and the method further comprises wrapping the cord around a liner in the plug.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein the explosion disintegrates, or breaks up, at least a portion of the plug to release the engagement, and the resulting fragments of the plug fall to the bottom of the wellbore by gravity.
7. A method for sealing a casing or a wellbore, comprising:
providing a sealing plug having at least one consumable component;
lowering the plug into the casing or the wellbore;
expanding the plug into engagement with the casing or wellbore to provide a seal;
transmitting a signal to the plug; and
producing heat and oxygen in response to transmitting the signal, wherein the heat and oxygen consumes the at least one component of the plug to cause the plug to release the engagement.
8. The method of claim 7 wherein producing heat and oxygen comprises igniting a material in response to the transmission of the signal to cause the material to produce heat and oxygen.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein igniting the material comprises placing the material in proximity to a wire, and applying a voltage to the wire to produce heat sufficient to ignite the material.
10. The method of claim 8 further comprising providing an initiator on the plug to receive the signal and to initiate the production of heat and oxygen.
11. The method of claim 8 wherein at least one component of the plug is fabricated from a magnesium metal that consumes in the presence of the heat and oxygen.
12. The method of claim 8 further comprising lowering an actuator into the wellbore and then transmitting the signal from the actuator to initiate the ignition.
13. The method of claim 11 further comprising:
lowering the plug into the wellbore by a string;
releasing the plug from the string; and
removing the string from the wellbore;
wherein lowering the actuator comprises connecting the actuator to the string and lowering the string and the actuator into the wellbore.
14. The method of claim 8 wherein the consumption of the at least one component of the plug causes the plug to lose its structural integrity and release the engagement, and the consumed component, along with the remaining components of the plug, fall to the bottom of the wellbore by gravity.
15. A method for sealing a casing or a wellbore, comprising:
lowering a sealing plug into the casing or the wellbore;
expanding the plug into engagement with the casing or wellbore to provide a seal;
transmitting a signal to the plug; and
causing at least one component of the plug to loose its structural integrity in response to transmitting the signal to cause the plug to release the engagement.
16. The method of claim 15 wherein an explosive is ignited in response to transmitting the signal to cause the plug to lose it structural integrity.
17. The method of claim 16 further comprising providing an initiator on the plug to receive the signal and to ignite the explosive.
18. The method of claim 17 wherein a material is ignited in response to the transmission of the signal and produces heat and oxygen, and at least one component of the plug is consumed by the heat and oxygen to cause the plug to lose its structural integrity.
19. The method of claim 18 further comprising providing an initiator on the plug to receive the signal and to initiate the production of the heat and oxygen.
20. The method of claim 19 wherein at least one component of the plug is fabricated from a magnesium metal that consumes in the presence of the heat and oxygen.
21. The method of claim 15 further comprising lowering an actuator into the wellbore and then transmitting the signal from the actuator.
22. The method of claim 21 further comprising:
lowering the plug into the wellbore by a string;
releasing the plug from the string; and
removing the string from the wellbore;
wherein lowering the actuator comprises connecting the actuator to the string and lowering the string and the actuator into the wellbore.
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