Completion and production apparatus and methods employing pressure and/or temperature tracers
US10914163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/08
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A frac plug includes a body having an outer surface, a first pocket in the outer surface, and a second pocket in the outer surface. In addition, the frac plug includes a first sensor removably disposed in the first pocket. The first sensor is configured to measure and record a plurality of pressures. The frac plug also includes a second sensor removably disposed in the second pocket. The second sensor is configured to measure and record a plurality of pressures. Further, the frac plug includes a first cap releasably coupled to the body and closing the first pocket. Moreover, the frac plug includes a second cap releasably coupled to the body and closing the second pocket. The first cap includes a port and the second cap includes a port.
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