METHODS AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS FOR DOWNHOLE DATA RETRIEVAL, MONITORING AND TOOL ACTUATION

摘要

A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment (16) installed in a tubular string (14) has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool (12) conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool (12), retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment (16) to the tool (12).