REELABLE SUPPORT
A reelable slickline for use in downhole or subsea operations has a structural core comprising a plurality of non-metallic fibres in a matrix. The fibres represent in the region of 30 to 50% of the volume of the core.
1 . A reelable support member for use in downhole operations, the member having a structural core comprising a plurality of non-metallic fibres in a matrix, wherein the fibres represent in the region of 30 to 50% of the volume of the core.
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48 . A reelable support member for use in subsea operations, the member having a structural core comprising a plurality of non-metallic fibres in a matrix, wherein the fibres represent in the region of 30 to 50% of the volume of the core and wherein the core includes at least one of an optical fibre, electrical conductor, or gas or hydraulic lines.
49 . A method of producing a reelable support member, the method comprising: providing a plurality of non-metallic fibres; providing a settable material; combining the fibres and the settable material; and setting the material to form a core, whereby the fibres represent in the region of 30 to 50% of the volume of the core.
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