Patent · US Active

Communication system for communication with and remote activation of downhole tools and devices used in association with wells for production of hydrocarbons

US8258975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Well Technology · NO

Inventors

Bard Martin Tinnen · Stavanger, NO
Oivind Godager · Sandefjord, NO
Havar Sortveit · Hommersåk, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 22, 2008
Grant date	Sep 4, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 26, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B47/18
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system for communicating with downhole tools and devices is disclosed. The system includes multiple communication devices which, in combination, permit operators at the surface to operate downhole tools and to receive feedback regarding the state of the tools.

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