Control apparatus for automated downhole tools
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1. A method of operating a plurality of downhole devices in a wellbore, comprising:
- disposing the plurality of downhole devices in the wellbore, each of the plurality of downhole devices having at least an open position and a closed position and in selective communication with a fluid source;
positioning a controller in the wellbore;
generating a signal based upon an operator'"'"'s interaction with a touch screen;
transmitting the signal to the controller, wherein the signal causes rotation of an actuating member of the controller and the controller places a selected downhole device in fluid communication with the fluid source;
operating the selected downhole device between the open position and the closed position;
displaying a status on the touch screen indicative of the open or closed position for at least one of the plurality of downhole devices; and
displaying an image representing the rotation of the actuating member on the touch screen, wherein the image comprises an indicator bar.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for a computer controlled apparatus for use in wellbore completions. A touch-screen is provided that facilitates commands and information that is entered by an operator ordering movement of a downhole tool. In another embodiment, real-time information about the status of the downhole tools is transmitted to the apparatus based upon operating variables within the system, like pressure, flow rate, total flow, and time.
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1. A method of operating a plurality of downhole devices in a wellbore, comprising:
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disposing the plurality of downhole devices in the wellbore, each of the plurality of downhole devices having at least an open position and a closed position and in selective communication with a fluid source; positioning a controller in the wellbore; generating a signal based upon an operator'"'"'s interaction with a touch screen; transmitting the signal to the controller, wherein the signal causes rotation of an actuating member of the controller and the controller places a selected downhole device in fluid communication with the fluid source; operating the selected downhole device between the open position and the closed position; displaying a status on the touch screen indicative of the open or closed position for at least one of the plurality of downhole devices; and displaying an image representing the rotation of the actuating member on the touch screen, wherein the image comprises an indicator bar. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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