Combined power source for long term operation of downhole gauges
US11352875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0068
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A downhole gauge device for use in a well is described. The downhole gauge device includes one or more electrical systems including at least one measurement means for obtaining measurement data and a data transmitting means configured to transmit measurement data to a receiving station; a first power supply configured to supply a first amount of power to any of the one or more electrical systems; a second power supply configured to supply a second amount of power that is greater than the first amount of power to any of the one or more electrical systems; and means for selectively enabling one or both of the first and second power supply.
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