Dynamic phase machine automation of oil and gas processes
US9540920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06N20/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus, and program product facilitate the automation of an oil & gas process, e.g., a drilling process, through the use of a dynamic phase machine incorporating multiple autonomous agents.
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