Method and system for monitoring well operations
US-2015107829-A1 · Apr 23, 2015 · US
Inflow control valve and device producing distinct acoustic signal
US9447679B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9447679-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313946726-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jul 19, 2013 |
| Publication date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
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Systems and methods for generating and monitoring an acoustic response to particular fluid flow conditions in a wellbore include incorporating a sound-producing element into each inflow control device installed in a wellbore. Each of the sound-producing elements generates an acoustic signature that is readily identifiable from each other sound-producing element installed in the wellbore.
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What is claimed is: 1. A monitoring system for use in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation, the system, comprising: first and second inflow control tools disposed in the wellbore and operable to regulate fluid flow into the wellbore; a first sound-producing element operable to generate a first acoustic signal in response to fluid flow through the first inflow control tool, the first sound-producing element disposed in an interior flow path of the first inflow co…
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- What does patent US9447679B2 cover?
- Systems and methods for generating and monitoring an acoustic response to particular fluid flow conditions in a wellbore include incorporating a sound-producing element into each inflow control device installed in a wellbore. Each of the sound-producing elements generates an acoustic signature that is readily identifiable from each other sound-producing element installed in the wellbore.
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- Saudi Arabian Oil Co
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- Primary CPC classification E21B47/14. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
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- Publication date Tue Sep 20 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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