Enhanced sensing of subsea wells using optical fiber
US11927093B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/1429
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for deploying a fiber optic sensing (FOS) system. The system may include a deployment package that is marinized. The deployment package may include a connection housing for connecting the deployment package to a subsea tree, a valve disposed on the connection housing, and a chamber connected to the valve. The deployment package may also include a cap attached to an end of the chamber opposite the valve and one or more optical connections disposed within the cap. Additionally, the deployment package may include a self-propelling vehicle that is disposed within the chamber and a downhole sensing fiber connected to the self-propelling vehicle.
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