Systems, tools and methods for well decommissioning
US10337273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C23/36
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There are provided high power laser systems for performing decommissioning of structures in land based boreholes, and wells, offshore, and other remote and hazardous locations, and using those system to perform decommissioning operations. In particular embodiments the laser system is a Class I system and reduces emission of materials created during laser cutting operations. The laser systems can include lifting and removal equipment for removing laser sectioned material.
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