Packers Design Selection Steps In Oil & Gas
Factors to be considered

Well conditions.

- Well pressure must be considered since a packers selection must be done with the proper pressure capabilities for the well. It is necessary to know if pressure differentials will be from the top or the bottom of the packer and if the differential will change from one side to the other during the life of the well. Some packers will only withstand very limited pressure from one side.

- The pressure change is also a factor in tubing movement (
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