Prb with tec bypass and wet disconnect/connect feature
OwnerDavid Cameron, Russell A. Miller +6inventors
InventorsDavid Cameron, Russell A. Miller, Robert C. Smith, Walter Myron, John L. Baugh, Rustom K. Mody, Robert J. Coon, Michael A. Carmody
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Abstract
A wet connect/disconnect arrangement is disclosed for a downhole system that allows installation of various tools and/or a string and subsequent electrical connection to the downhole system in a wet environment. Several embodiments are disclosed, all of which produce a clean, reliable connection.
Claims68
A conductor connection device for a downhole environment comprising:
- a first section connectable to implements intended to be located farther downhole than said first section when said device is installed in a wellbore;
- at least one first conductor associated with said first section;
- a first connector in operable communication with said at least one first conductor, said first connector being maintained in a clean condition or being cleanable by operation of the connection device;
- a second section connectable to implements intended to be located farther uphole than said second section when said device is installed in a wellbore;
- at least one second conductor associated with said second section;
- a second connector in operable communication with said at least one second conductor, said second connector being maintained in a clean condition or being cleanable by operation of the connection device, said second connector being connectable to said first connector by operation of said connection device.
A conductor connection device for a downhole environment comprising:
- a first section connectable to implements intended to be located farther downhole than said first section when said device is installed in a wellbore;
- at least one first conductor associated with said first section;
- a first connector in operable communication with said at least one first conductor, said first connectors being maintained in a clean condition or being cleanable by operation of the connection device;
- a second section connectable to implements intended to be located farther uphole than any said second section when said second section is installed in a wellbore;
- at least one second conductor associated with said second section;
- a third section operably connected to said second section;
- at least one third conductor associated with said third section, said at least one third conductor being operably connected to said at least one second conductor;
- a third connector in operable communication with said at least one third conductor, said third connector being maintained in a clean condition or being cleanable by operation of the connection device, said third connector being connectable to said first connector by operating said connection device, said third section being separable from said second section after said connection device is operated;
- a forth connector in operable communication with said at least one third conductor, said forth connector being maintained in a clean condition or being cleanable by operation of a subsequent connection device.
A downhole connection device comprising:
- at least two connectors on an uphole end of a connection interface;
- at least two complementary connectors on a downhole end of said connection interface;
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- a self orienting profile within said connection device.
A downhole conductor connection device comprising:
- a downhole portion including a lower conductor leading farther downhole and an orientation profile;
- an uphole portion having a conductor leading farther uphole and a complementary orientation profile;
- at least one lower seal adapter connected to said lower conductor;
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- at least one upper seal adapter connected to said upper conductor, said lower seal adapter being receivable in said upper seal adapter to connect said lower conductor to said upper conductor.
A method for downhole conductor connection comprising:
- running a downhole and an uphole connector portion in a sealed engaged condition;
- opening said sealed engaged connector;
- orientating said uphole connector with said downhole connector;
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- reengaging at least one conductor.
A method for creating a conductive connection in a downhole environment comprising:
- installing a first section connectable to implements located farther downhole from an intended location of said first section, said first section having at least one conductor associated therewith and a connector operably connected to said at least one conductor, said conductor being maintained in a clean condition or being cleanable upon engagement of said first section with a second section;
- installing said second section connectable to implements located further uphole than an intended location of said second section, said second section having at least one conductor associated therewith and a connector operably connected to said at least one conductor, said conductor being maintained in a clean condition or being cleanable upon engagement of said first section with said second section, engaging said first section with said second section.
A method for creating a conductive connection in a downhole environment while providing for disconnection and reconnection comprising:
- installing a first section connectable to implements located farther downhole than an intended location of said first section, said first section having at least one conductor associated therewith and a connector operably connected to said at least one conductor;
- installing a second section connectable to implements located farther uphole than an intended location of said second section, said second section having at least one conductor associated therewith, said second section further including a third section having at least one conductor associated therewith and a third connector operably connected at one end to said at least one conductor and a fourth connector operably connected at the other end of said at least one connector;
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- engaging said third section and said first section
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.