Subterranean well torpedo system
US10883810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/1429
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Provided in some embodiments is a well torpedo system that includes a torpedo adapted to be advanced in a wellbore of a subterranean well. The torpedo including an integrated spool adapted to hold a fiber-optic (FO) umbilical including a FO line adapted to couple to a surface component, and an engine adapted to combust solid propellant to generate thrust to propel advancement of the torpedo in the wellbore.
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