Aligning inductive couplers in a well
US9175523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/13
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus that is usable with a well includes a first equipment section that includes a first inductive coupler and a second equipment section that includes a second inductive coupler. The second equipment section is adapted to be run downhole into the well after the first equipment section is run downhole into the well to engage the first equipment section. A mechanism of the apparatus indicates when the first inductive coupler is substantially aligned with the second inductive coupler.
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