Wells – Processes – Producing the well
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Gay, Jennifer H. (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Producing the well
C166S053000, C166S066600, C166S073000, C166S242100, C166S250150, C166S373000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07073594
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and methods of electrically controlling downhole well interval inflow and/or injection. The downhole controllable well section having a communications and control module, a sensor, an electrically controllable valve and an induction choke. The electrically controllable valve is adapted to regulate flow between an exterior of the tubing and an interior of the tubing. Power and signal transmission between surface and downhole is carried out via the tubing and/or the casing. When there are multiple downhole controllable well sections, flow inhibitors separate the well sections.
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Hirsch John Michele
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Stegemeier George Leo
Shell Oil Company
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