Electric pressure actuating tool and method
US7604062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/0417
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a downhole tool actuation arrangement. The arrangement includes a housing having a chamber, at least one piston in operable communication with the chamber and at least one electrode exposed to the chamber. The electrodes are receptive to a power source. Further disclosed is a method for actuating a downhole tool. The method includes discharging a voltage source through at least one electrode to cause a pressure wave in a fluid surrounding the at least one electrode and moving at least one piston in response to the pressure wave.
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