Method for distributing electrical power to downhole tools
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1. A method for distributing electricity to downhole tools, the method comprising:
- providing, by a first party, a downhole generator;
providing, by a second party, a downhole tool;
supplying electricity to the downhole tool from the downhole generator; and
charging the second party for use of the downhole generator.
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Abstract
A method for distributing electricity to downhole tools is disclosed in one aspect of the present invention as including providing, by a downhole generator provider, a downhole generator configured to generate electricity. A second provider, such as a downhole tool provider, provides a downhole tool that requires a source of electrical power to operate. The downhole generator is used to supply power to the downhole tool. To compensate the generator provider, the downhole tool provider is charged for use of the downhole generator.
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1. A method for distributing electricity to downhole tools, the method comprising:
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providing, by a first party, a downhole generator;
providing, by a second party, a downhole tool;
supplying electricity to the downhole tool from the downhole generator; and
charging the second party for use of the downhole generator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for generating income by distributing electricity to downhole tools, the method comprising:
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providing a downhole generator corresponding to a first party;
powering at least a portion of a downhole network with the downhole generator;
providing a downhole tool corresponding to a second party;
supplying excess power, generated by the downhole generator, to the downhole tool; and
charging the second party for the excess power. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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