Downhole sensing and flow control utilizing neural networks
US6789620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S706/929
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods are provided for downhole sensing and flow control utilizing neural networks. In a described embodiment, a temporary sensor is positioned downhole with a permanent sensor. Outputs of the temporary and permanent sensors are recorded as training data sets. A neural network is trained using the training data sets. When the temporary sensor is no longer present or no longer operational in the well, the neural network is capable of determining the temporary sensor's output in response to the input to the neural network of the permanent sensor's output.
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