{"id":429,"date":"2020-12-06T08:39:13","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T08:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartcompletions.net\/en\/docs\/well-completions\/isolation-valves\/"},"modified":"2020-12-07T13:11:42","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T13:11:42","slug":"isolation-valves","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/smartcompletions.net\/en\/?docs=well-completions\/isolation-valves","title":{"rendered":"Isolation Valves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prevent formation damage and minimize workover costs with isolation valves that safeguard reservoirs by providing a reliable barrier within the completion string. Simultaneously minimize risks by isolating the formation and containing reservoir fluids, which increases efficiency by enabling batch drilling and completion operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By isolating the formation, the valve can contain reservoir fluids, provide a barrier, enhance production, simplify completion operations, and provide increased well bore safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The valve provides a two-way barrier during pump replacement and re-completion operations. FIV valves are particularly valuable in protecting high permeable reservoirs from completion fluid damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allows multiple pump replacements without killing the well<\/li><li>Isolates formations without applying kill fluid to the formation<\/li><li>Eliminates fluid losses during completion installations<\/li><li>Improves well productivity by preventing formation damage<\/li><li>Reduces costs associated with well interventions<\/li><li>Shortens rig time during completion<\/li><li>Acts as barrier valve to control well<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Provides reliability through design based on proven DST technology<\/li><li>Unlimited mechanical opening and closings using shifting tool<\/li><li>Suitable for high-pressure high-temperature, (HPHT) environments<\/li><li>Bidirectional sealing holds pressure from above and 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