Real-time onsite internet communication with well manager for constant well optimization
US9013322B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2223/06
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for well control and monitoring including an independent web server computer integrated with a pump controller located at each well in an oil field. The well controller locally controls the well pump, processes well and pump data, generates surface and downhole cards, and communicates production reports, recommendations for production improvements, and production statistics to remote sites via the internet. The controller can be queried remotely to provide production reports, etc. Furthermore, the controller can initiate alerts via email, text messaging, or internet messaging, for example, during fault conditions.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.