Actuator apparatus and method for downhole completion tools
US6176318A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B34/066
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An actuator apparatus for actuating a downhole well tool according to which a housing extends in the well and a tool to be actuated is disposed in the housing. A drive member is connected to the tool for operating the tool, and an actuator system is disposed in the housing and is normally connected to the drive member for driving the drive member and operating the tool. In the event the actuator system fails, an additional actuator system is disposed in the housing and is adapted to be connected to the drive member for also driving the drive member and operating the tool.
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