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Remote actuation of downhole sensors

US10408048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2016
Grant dateSep 10, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In one or more embodiments, a method includes positioning an actuator in a wellbore and transmitting, from the actuator, an actuation signal to a sensor coupled to a casing in the wellbore. The method further includes detecting the actuation signal at the sensor and placing the sensor in a different mode of operation in response to detecting the actuation signal.

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