System and method to control multiple tools through one control line
US7306043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B34/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention is a system and method a system used to control multiple downhole tools with one control line. The downhole tools may comprise any hydraulically actuated tools, such as valves, packers, or perforating guns. Each tool is associated with an indexer, in one embodiment, so that the tools can be operated in concert and as a system.
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