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Controlling and/or testing a hydrocarbon production system

US7137451B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2003
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/0355
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system for use in controlling and/or testing an underwater hydrocarbon production system, has a number of control modules for controlling well trees. The control modules are provided, not at the trees, but at a control center for location underwater. The trees are in communication with associated ones of the control modules.

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