Wells – Processes – Operating valve – closure – or changeable restrictor in a well
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-08
2005-02-08
Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Operating valve, closure, or changeable restrictor in a well
C166S066600, C166S073000, C340S855900
Reexamination Certificate
active
06851481
ABSTRACT:
A petroleum well having a communication system and a hydraulic system is provided. The petroleum well includes a borehole and a piping structure positioned within the borehole. The communication system supplies a time varying electric current downhole along the piping structure. The hydraulic system, which is positioned downhole proximate the piping structure, receives the time varying current to operate an electric motor. The motor drives a pump which pressurizes hydraulic fluid to selectively drive an actuator. The actuator is operably connected to a downhole device, such as a shutoff valve, and operates the downhole device as the actuator is driven by the pressurized hydraulic fluid.
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Burnett Robert Rex
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Savage William Mountjoy
Vinegar Harold J.
Bagnell David
Shell Oil Company
Smith Matthew J.
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