Method and apparatus for utilizing pressure signature in...

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2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Stephenson, Daniel P (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

With indicating, testing, measuring or locating

C166S068000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07963326

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method of utilizing a pressure signature in conjunction with a plunger's fall time as an indicator of plunger location. The disclosed method can also indicate well and/or plunger conditions. A controller that can see and interpret slope change and/or pressure signature and automatically make changes to plunger fall time is also disclosed.

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