Method and apparatus for assembling stackable gun system inside a well bore
US7284613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/116
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for assembling a stackable perforating gun system inside a well bore is provided that includes attaching a first gun section of the stackable perforating gun system to a tracking assembly, and transporting the first gun section within the well bore using the tracking assembly. The method also includes disengaging the first gun section from the tracking assembly; retrieving the tracking assembly to the surface; attaching a second gun section of the stackable perforating gun system to the tracking assembly; transporting the second gun section within the well bore using the tracking assembly; and coupling the second gun section with the first gun section using the tracking assembly.
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