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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2007
Alan L. Roberson, Cypress, TX (US);
Doneil M. Dorado, Missouri City, TX (US);
David L. Pinnell, Kingwood, TX (US);
Eric S. Oestreich, Richmond, TX (US);
Alan L. Roberson, Cypress, TX (US);
Doneil M. Dorado, Missouri City, TX (US);
David L. Pinnell, Kingwood, TX (US);
Eric S. Oestreich, Richmond, TX (US);
Lufkin Industries, LLC, Dallas, TX (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for well control and monitoring including an independent web server computer integrated with a pump controller located at each well in an oil field. The well controller locally controls the well pump, processes well and pump data, generates surface and downhole cards, and communicates production reports, recommendations for production improvements, and production statistics to remote sites via the internet. The controller can be queried remotely to provide production reports, etc. Furthermore, the controller can initiate alerts via email, text messaging, or internet messaging, for example, during fault conditions.