System and method for separately producing water and oil from a reservoir
US6415864B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/32
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for reservoir control. The system allows segregated production of fluids, e.g. water and oil, to control the fluid-fluid interface. Downhole sensors are utilized in providing data about the location of the interface. This permits the proactive monitoring and control of the interface prior to unwanted intermingling of fluids, e.g. oil and water, during production.
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