Methods and apparatus for enhanced production of plunger lift wells
US7464753B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/13
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A microcontroller system for oil and gas wells using a plunger lift device, which responds to the variations in well production and operation. The system requires minimal operator input, and is able to calculate the operational cycles and adjustments to maximize well production and maintain environmental safety using non-linear artificial intelligence processes.
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