Method and apparatus for communicating with downhole devices in a wellbore
US6360820B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/13
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for use in a well such as an intelligent completion system, includes an electrical cable and a plurality of communication modules positioned in the well. At least a first one of the communication modules is connected to the electrical cable. At least a second one of the communication modules is positioned in a remote location in the well past separately installed downhole equipment. A communications link mechanism that includes an inductive coupler mechanism provides communication between the first and second ones of the communication modules.
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