Downhole setting assembly with switch module
US12404739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/065
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for plugging a wellbore includes a plug including an annular sealing element, a setting tool configured to couple with the plug and including an energetic element, the setting tool configured to shift the plug from an initial configuration to a set configuration in response to ignition of the energetic element, and a setting tool initiator including an addressable igniter switch and an igniter, wherein the igniter is configured to ignite the energetic element of the setting tool in response to the igniter switch receiving a firing signal addressed to the igniter switch, and wherein the setting tool initiator is configured to shift the igniter switch from an operational state to an inoperable state in response to the ignition of the igniter.
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