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Method for transmission of pressure signals through a conduit

US4308884A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 1980
Grant dateJan 5, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86445
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An improved method for transmitting fluid pressure signals through a conduit is disclosed wherein time delay is minimized. In the practice of this invention, a pressure pulse is applied to a conduit for a predetermined time interval and thereafter reduced to a maintenance level. The invention is particularly useful in sequentially controlling subsea oil well valves from a remote surface station.

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