Method and apparatus for creating downhole electrical connections

Abstract

An apparatus for downhole electrical connection includes: a heater adapted to convert electric energy to thermal energy to liquefy a piece of electronically conductive material; a first electrical circuitry connected to the heater and a power source; a first assembly in which a first connector is disposed; and a second assembly in which a second connector is disposed. The apparatus is configured to: deploy the first assembly and the second assembly in a tubing in a wellbore; mechanically mate the first connector and the second connector; control the electric energy provided from the first electrical circuitry to the heater; electrically connect the first connector and the second connector by soldering the first connector and the second connector with the piece of electronically conductive material; and electrically disconnect the heater from the first electrical circuitry after the soldering.

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