Oilfield equipment identification method and apparatus

Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Remote supervisory monitoring

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C235S435000

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07912678

ABSTRACT:
A system for identifying a piece of oilfield equipment having an exterior surface, the system having an identifier assembly that includes an RFID tag storing a unique identifier, an enclosure receiving and retaining the RFID tag, and a reader.

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