Optical fiber conveyance, telemetry, and/or actuation

Details Optical fiber conveyance, telemetry, and/or actuation Optical fiber conveyance, telemetry, and/or actuation

2006-11-28

2006-11-28

Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

With indicating, testing, measuring or locating

C385S102000, C340S854100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07140435

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus comprise a conveyance structure to carry a tool into a wellbore. The conveyance structure contains an optical fiber line to enable communication between the tool and well surface equipment. In one implementation, the conveyance structure comprises a slickline. In another implementation, the conveyance structure includes another type of conveyance device that does not convey power and data separate from the fiber optic line.

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