Well test system
First Claim
1. A well test system, comprising:
- a programmable logic controller (PLC) adapted for connection to well test sensors and well test control devices; and
a net oil computer (NOC) operably connected to the programmable logic controller, the computer having a processor, an area of main memory, and configuration software operable by the processor when loaded into main memory, the configuration software having means for reconfiguring the programmable logic controller to communicate with well test sensors and well control devices having disparate input signal, output signal, and control signal parameters in order to interchange proprietary brands of sensors and control devices.
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Abstract
The well test system has a net oil computer NOC that captures and stores information from disparate well instrumentation devices, measures produced oil, water, and gas quantities based on the information and controls well processes based on the quantity measurements. The NOC includes operational software that collects instrumentation data from a plurality of wells. Configuration software downloads user programmable configuration information to the NOC, which enables the NOC to record data from a wide variety of flow devices, water test meters, or the like. User programmable alarms are included. A plurality of controllers can control processes associated with individual wells. A wireless communication system electronically sends data and test results to cell phones, radio devices, and the like. A daily test data log provides a historical database, which is analyzed to formulate “Data Confidence” information for each well. The net oil computer is operable with two-phase or three-phase separators.
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1. A well test system, comprising:
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a programmable logic controller (PLC) adapted for connection to well test sensors and well test control devices; and a net oil computer (NOC) operably connected to the programmable logic controller, the computer having a processor, an area of main memory, and configuration software operable by the processor when loaded into main memory, the configuration software having means for reconfiguring the programmable logic controller to communicate with well test sensors and well control devices having disparate input signal, output signal, and control signal parameters in order to interchange proprietary brands of sensors and control devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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