THE ANNULUS PRESSURE OPERATED TESTER VALVE IS A FULL-OPENING, ANNULUS PRESSUREOPERATED VALVE.
It permits measuring multiple closed-in pressures in cased holes where pipe manipulation is restricted and a full-opening string is required. The nitrogen chamber is charged at the surface to a selected pressure determined by surface temperature and bottomhole temperature and pressure. If the intended test requires a permanent packer that uses a stinger mandrel or seal nipple, a variety of World Oil Tools Inc. bypass tools are available, depending on field application, to help ensure that the formations and downhole equipment are protected from excessive pressure buildup.