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Digital perforation system and method

US10900335B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2020
Grant dateJan 26, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42D1/05
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A completion system for perforating a tubular string positioned in a wellbore includes a tool string positionable in the wellbore, wherein the tool string includes a first perforating gun and a plurality of digital switches, a control system connectable to the tool string, wherein the control system is configured to generate a plurality of unique identifiers for each switch of the plurality of switches, assign each of the plurality of unique identifiers to one of the plurality of switches, and transmit a signal to a first switch of the plurality of switches including a first unique identifier of the plurality of unique identifiers to actuate the first perforating gun and perforate the tubular string, wherein the first unique identifier is assigned to the first switch.

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