Methodology and system having downhole universal actuator

A method, comprising:

• selectively coupling a universal actuator module with an application-specific attachment of a plurality of application-specific attachments, wherein the universal actuator module is configured to direct actuating fluid to a first side of a piston of the application-specific attachment to cause an actuation of the application-specific attachment and direct the actuating fluid to a second side of the piston of the application-specific attachment to cause a different actuation of the application-specific attachment, wherein the piston is configured to move to an operational flow position in response to receiving the actuating fluid at the first side of the piston, and wherein the operational flow position is configured to direct a fluid along a first flow path through a coiled tubing;
• connecting the universal actuator module to the coiled tubing;
• positioning the application-specific attachment along a wellbore to perform a downhole operation;
• controlling the application-specific attachment to cause the actuation or the different actuation according to instructions provided via electrical control signals transmitted downhole from the surface to the universal actuator module;
• and
• using sensors to provide feedback with respect to operation of the application-specific attachment.

A system, comprising:

• an application-specific attachment positioned along a well string, the application-specific attachment being configured to control flow of fluid used in a well operation, further comprising additional application-specific attachments interchangeable with the application-specific attachment initially coupled with the universal actuator module;
• a universal actuator module coupled with the application-specific attachment, the universal actuator module having a motor, a pump connected to the motor, and a motor controller, the universal actuator module being coupled into the well string such that the pump is able to supply actuating fluid to the application-specific attachment so as to provide controlled actuation of the application-specific attachment according to electronic signals received by the motor controller, wherein the universal actuator module is configured to direct actuating fluid to a first side of a piston of the application-specific attachment to cause an actuation of the application-specific attachment and direct the actuating fluid to a second side of the piston of the application-specific attachment to cause a different actuation of the application-specific attachment, wherein the piston is configured to move to an operational flow position in response to receiving the actuating fluid at the first side of the piston, and wherein the operational flow position is configured to direct a fluid along a first flow path through a coiled tubing;
• and
• a sensor system having sensors located to provide feedback to the motor controller regarding the operational position of the application-specific attachment.