Device for selective movement of well tools and also a method of using same
US7857065B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B17/046
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device for use in the selective movement of a well tool in or through at least a portion of a pipe string. The portion of the pipe string being provided with a plurality of electromagnets which are arranged to produce a magnetic field in order to move the well tool within the portion of the pipe string by means of magnetic influence on the well tool. A method for selective movement of a well tool in or through at least a portion of a pipe string.
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