Title:
REMOTE CONTROLLED SELF PROPELLED DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM FOR HORIZONTAL WELLS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/073823
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A self-propelled, remotely-controlled equipment deployment vehicle is configured to deliver equipment to a desired location within the horizontal portion of a deviated wellbore. The deployment vehicle includes a cargo frame, an electric motor and an active mobility assembly. The active mobility assembly is connected to the cargo frame and powered by the electric motor. The cargo frame can be configured to transport, offload and accurately position the selected cargo. Alternatively, the equipment deployment vehicle can be configured with a passive mobility assembly that allows the equipment deployment vehicle to be pushed or pulled along the horizontal section of the wellbore without power.
Inventors:
HUGHES MICHAEL FRANKLIN (US)
HARBAN SCOTT (US)
HARBAN SCOTT (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/065707
Publication Date:
August 06, 2015
Filing Date:
November 14, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GE OIL & GAS ESP INC (US)
International Classes:
E21B27/00; E21B23/14; E21B43/12
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
DOMBROWSKI, Joanna, M. et al. (Global Patent Operation3135 Easton Turnpik, Fairfield CT, US)
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