What is the success rate of inflatable tools?
Success rate can be difficult to quantify. Although the operation of setting the inflatable may be successful, the client’s objective may not be achieved due to other external factors. Therefore, we would class a successful job as a technical success of the inflatable regardless of the economic success of the overall operation. Baker Oil Tools treats the use of inflatable tools as an engineered service rather than the supply of a commodity. We strongly believe that success depends on four key factors – proper pre-job planning, gaining reliable well information, understanding the equipment limitations and preparation of the wellbore where possible. In recognizing this, BOT has put in place a number of initiatives, including a structured interface document, a problem-solving/risk-identification matrix and an engineering analysis software package, to maximize the chances of achieving success with inflatable tools.
