Method of controlling a gas vent system for horizontal wells
US10865635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/38
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of controlling a gas vent system to vent gas from a wellbore that includes a substantially horizontal portion. The method includes determining an initial operating mode of the gas vent system; generating one or more control signals established for the determined initial operation mode; and transmitting the one or more control signals to a gas vent valve that commands the closing or opening of the gas vent valve. A controller for use in venting gas from a wellbore is additionally disclosed.
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