Controlling and/or testing a hydrocarbon production system
US7137451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2023 |
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- 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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