Packer Setting Mechanism
The following 5 Packer setting mechanisms are discussed in this article:
- Compression set anchor packer
- Mechanically set compression packers
- Mechanically set tension packer
- Hydraulic set tension/compression packer
- Action of hydraulic hold-down
1. Compression set anchor packer
The anchor packer is the simplest of the compression packers. In the running-in position, a collet latch is in a receptacle and the rubber sealing element is retracted allowing it to pass freely down the well.
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