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Hydraulically actuated control system for use in a subterranean well

US7013980B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2003
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B34/16
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A control system for use in controlling actuation of tools in a subterranean well. In a described embodiment, a control system includes a well tool, an actuator for the well tool and a control module interconnected between the actuator and first and second fluid lines. The control module is operative to meter a predetermined volume of fluid from the actuator to the second line in response to pressure applied to the first line.

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