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Method of monitoring service operations of a service vehicle at a well site

US7064677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2003
Grant dateJun 20, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/008
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method monitors servicing operations of a vehicle capable for example of pumping various fluid treatments down into a well being serviced at a well site. The method records the vehicle's engine speed and the values of one or more service-related variables, such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, and pump strokes per minute. These variables are recorded as a function of the time of day in accordance with when they were sensed, and are associated with a well site identifier to form a data record. Global Positioning System data associated with the service vehicle assists in determining the well site identifier or can constitute the well site identifier. In some embodiments, the data record is communicated over a wireless communication link from a remote well site to a central office.

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