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Following was reported on 27th August 2008 in Pennergy :
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M-I Swaco also has announced a radio frequency identification (RFID) activated circulating valve for drilling and pre-completion wellbore cleaning. The IntelliForce CCV opens and closes by sending a RFID activation tag into the well fluid and pumping it through the tool. Each tag is programmed to open or close ports on a specific tool.
The IntelliForce CCV tool holds a power source, electro-hydraulic system, and sliding sleeve. The RFID tag causes the hydraulic system to move the sleeve to open or close circulating ports.
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Good use of RFID for activating downhole equipment.
Following was reported on 27th August 2008 in Pennergy :
Quote :
M-I Swaco also has announced a radio frequency identification (RFID) activated circulating valve for drilling and pre-completion wellbore cleaning. The IntelliForce CCV opens and closes by sending a RFID activation tag into the well fluid and pumping it through the tool. Each tag is programmed to open or close ports on a specific tool.
The IntelliForce CCV tool holds a power source, electro-hydraulic system, and sliding sleeve. The RFID tag causes the hydraulic system to move the sleeve to open or close circulating ports.
Unquote
Good use of RFID for activating downhole equipment.