The Pump Out Ball Plug is designed to provides a bridge in the tubing to set a packer. The Pump Out Ball Plug is connected to the tubing end and run during completion without a ball. A ball is dropped to land at the Pump Out Ball Plug. Pressure is then applied to set the Packer. After the Packer is set, pressure is increased to shear the pins at the Pump Out Ball Plug. The plug seat are expanded, leaving a full tubing bore through the pumpout plug.
Applications
Bridge in the tubing to set a packer in single and dual completions
Can be used for tubing test or to activate other downhole devices.
Benefits
Provides a tubing plug without a well intervention