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Method and apparatus for controlling wellbore equipment

US6896055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 2003
Grant dateMay 24, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention generally provides a method for remotely controlling and/or monitoring at least one parameter of well bore equipment. In one aspect, the invention includes a method comprising the steps collecting data corresponding to the parameter with a sensor module; transmitting the collected data to an on-site universal data acquisition and control system; transmitting the data from the universal data acquisition and control system to a remote control/monitoring unit via a communication link; and transmitting control data from the control/monitoring unit back to at least the universal data acquisition and control system for modifying the operation of the well operation equipment.

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