Apparatus, methods and systems for downhole testing of electronic equipment

    公开(公告)号:US09791587B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-17

    申请号:US14593793

    申请日:2015-01-09

    CPC classification number: G01V3/28 E21B47/00 E21B47/01 E21B47/122 G01V3/24

    Abstract: A carrier device is provided for temporary installation downhole in a well. The carrier device is a robust device that is divided by a pressure bulkhead into a first section having an inductive coupler, power electronics, and a telemetry unit, typically all formed using multi-chip-module type electronics, and a second section with at least one test device typically using printed circuit board technology that may include sensors or transducers coupled to a communications bus and/or a power line that extends to the first section via the pressure bulkhead. The carrier further includes a mechanism that permits the carrier to be pulled out of the wellbore, and may include a mechanical locating element, typically adjacent the inductive coupler that permits the carrier to be located in the wellbore so that the inductive coupler will be located adjacent an inductive coupler in, on, or behind a liner or casing of the wellbore.

    Lower Completion Communication System Integrity Check

    公开(公告)号:US20170167248A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-15

    申请号:US15115892

    申请日:2015-02-02

    Abstract: A technique facilitates verification of the integrity of a lower completion prior to deployment of a corresponding upper completion. A lower completion is initially deployed downhole into a wellbore and comprises a plurality of functional components, such as a sensor, a communication system, a flow control system, and/or other functional components. A service tool system is removably deployed into the wellbore and comprises a service tool with an interface which interacts with the lower completion. The interface enables verification of the integrity, e.g. functionality, of various functional components of the lower completion without the use of an additional communication line, e.g. power cable, routed separately to the lower completion.

    REDUNDANT TRIGGER SYSTEM
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20240368968A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-07

    申请号:US18552475

    申请日:2022-03-23

    Abstract: A redundant trigger section that actuates a device between operational positions in response to a controlled signal includes a housing including an internal through passage and a plurality of chambers formed in a wall of the housing. a pilot piston disposed within the internal through passage, an actuating piston connected to the pilot piston, and a plurality of triggers connected to the actuating piston. Upon receipt of the controlled signal by a first tubing pressure chamber of the plurality of chambers, at least one trigger of the plurality of triggers activates the actuating piston, which pushes the pilot piston within the internal through passage from an initial position to a final position.
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    Permanently installed in-well dry mate connectors with shape memory alloy technology

    公开(公告)号:US12024956B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-02

    申请号:US18339468

    申请日:2023-06-22

    CPC classification number: E21B17/028

    Abstract: A technique facilitates formation of secure connections for use in downhole environments. According to an embodiment, a connector may be constructed as a dry mate connector which provides both a sealed connection and a connection able to withstand a predetermined tensile loading. The connector comprises connector ends combined with an outer connector housing. Additionally, the connector comprises a shape memory alloy sealing system which may be activated to form a secure seal with a corresponding cable or other component feature. The connector also comprises a shape memory alloy retainer system which may be activated to securely grip the corresponding cable or other component feature so as to withstand substantial tensile loading acting on the corresponding cable or other component feature.

    Resistivity measurement for evaluating a fluid

    公开(公告)号:US11635398B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-25

    申请号:US16320595

    申请日:2016-10-14

    Abstract: A technique facilitates evaluation of a fluid flowing through a tubing and includes at least one sensor deployed along an interior of the tubing. Each sensor comprises a plurality of electrodes and insulation material disposed between the electrodes to isolate the electrodes from each other and to facilitate resistivity measurements. The plurality of electrodes comprises electrodes for emitting an electric current and for monitoring voltage so as to enable resistivity measurements with respect to fluid flowing through the tubing. The resistivity measurements may be used to determine a constituent fraction, e.g. a water fraction, of the fluid flowing through the tubing.

    PERMANENTLY INSTALLED IN-WELL DRY MATE CONNECTORS WITH SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY TECHNOLOGY

    公开(公告)号:US20210381321A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-09

    申请号:US17288131

    申请日:2019-10-25

    Abstract: A technique facilitates formation of secure connections for use in downhole environments. According to an embodiment, a connector may be constructed as a dry mate connector which provides both a sealed connection and a connection able to withstand a predetermined tensile loading. The connector comprises connector ends combined with an outer connector housing. Additionally, the connector comprises a shape memory alloy sealing system which may be activated to form a secure seal with a corresponding cable or other component feature. The connector also comprises a shape memory alloy retainer system which may be activated to securely grip the corresponding cable or other component feature so as to withstand substantial tensile loading acting on the corresponding cable or other component feature.

    RESISTITIVY MEASUREMENT FOR EVALUATING A FLUID

    公开(公告)号:US20190162067A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-30

    申请号:US16320595

    申请日:2016-10-14

    Abstract: A technique facilitates evaluation of a fluid flowing through a tubing and includes at least one sensor deployed along an interior of the tubing. Each sensor comprises a plurality of electrodes and insulation material disposed between the electrodes to isolate the electrodes from each other and to facilitate resistivity measurements. The plurality of electrodes comprises electrodes for emitting an electric current and for monitoring voltage so as to enable resistivity measurements with respect to fluid flowing through the tubing. The resistivity measurements may be used to determine a constituent fraction, e.g. a water fraction, of the fluid flowing through the tubing.

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