Subterranean tool with sealed electronic passage across multiple sections
First Claim
1. A subterranean reservoir comingling tool, comprising:
- a hollow tubular body having a cylindrical wall;
the body comprising a plurality of sections;
the plurality of sections connected by non-threaded linear connections;
an electrical passage located within the cylinder wall of contiguous sections, located in lengthwise orientation;
a seal located in the electrical passage at a juncture between contiguous sections;
the plurality of sections collectively comprising;
a circuit board having a computer processor;
an electric motor, electrically connected to the circuit board;
a gearbox connected to the motor;
a shaft extending from the gearbox;
the tool having an inlet orifice at one end for receiving a first fluid into the tool;
an outlet port perforating the cylindrical wall of the tubular body;
a rotatable valve connected to the shaft, and having a vented portal; and
,the valve being controllably rotatable between an open position in which the vented portal is aligned with the outlet port and fluid inside the tool flows through the outlet, and a closed position in which the vented portal is not aligned with the outlet and flow through the outlet is blocked.
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Abstract
The invention relates generally to oil and gas exploration and production and, more particularly, to a system and associated method for producing hydrocarbons from multiple layers of subterranean formations, and the mixing or comingling of such hydrocarbons as necessary or desired during the production process. A subterranean tool is disclosed, having a plurality of tubular sections connected by a novel non-threaded linear connection system. An electrical passage can then be provided within the cylinder wall of contiguous sections permitting connection of electronics in different sections of the tool. Bushings and seals located in the electrical passage maintain an atmospheric pressure environment for electrical components inside the tool.
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8 Claims
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1. A subterranean reservoir comingling tool, comprising:
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a hollow tubular body having a cylindrical wall; the body comprising a plurality of sections; the plurality of sections connected by non-threaded linear connections; an electrical passage located within the cylinder wall of contiguous sections, located in lengthwise orientation; a seal located in the electrical passage at a juncture between contiguous sections; the plurality of sections collectively comprising; a circuit board having a computer processor; an electric motor, electrically connected to the circuit board; a gearbox connected to the motor; a shaft extending from the gearbox; the tool having an inlet orifice at one end for receiving a first fluid into the tool; an outlet port perforating the cylindrical wall of the tubular body; a rotatable valve connected to the shaft, and having a vented portal; and
,the valve being controllably rotatable between an open position in which the vented portal is aligned with the outlet port and fluid inside the tool flows through the outlet, and a closed position in which the vented portal is not aligned with the outlet and flow through the outlet is blocked. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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Current AssigneeDavid L. Abney, Inc.
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Original AssigneeDavid L. Abney, Inc.
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InventorsCrow, Morgan, Abney, David
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Primary Examiner(s)Michener, Blake E
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Application NumberUS14/337,443Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,211 DaysField of SearchUS Class CurrentCPC Class CodesE21B 17/028 Electrical or electro-magne...E21B 34/066 electrically actuatedE21B 43/128 Adaptation of pump systems ...E21B 43/14 Obtaining from a multiple-z...
