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Downhole wet connection systems

US10934785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2017
Grant dateMar 2, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Downhole wet connection systems, and methods and apparatuses to provide an electrical connection between two downhole strings. In one embodiment, a wet connection system having a first electrode coupled to a load and deployed in a wellbore. The wet connection system also includes a second electrode deployed along a string deployed in the wellbore and proximate to the first electrode. Further, the first electrode and the second electrode form a wet connection to transmit alternating current from the second electrode to the first electrode.

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