Electric pressure actuating tool and method

Details Electric pressure actuating tool and method Electric pressure actuating tool and method

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Neuder, William (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Placing or shifting well part

C166S386000, C166S387000, C166S066700, C166S066600

Reexamination Certificate

active

11173207

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is a downhole tool actuation arrangement. The arrangement includes a housing having a chamber, at least one piston in operable communication with the chamber and at least one electrode exposed to the chamber. The electrodes are receptive to a power source. Further disclosed is a method for actuating a downhole tool. The method includes discharging a voltage source through at least one electrode to cause a pressure wave in a fluid surrounding the at least one electrode and moving at least one piston in response to the pressure wave.

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