Control system and method for a well completion system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9194184
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13507354

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A control system and method for operating a well completion system utilizing at least one computer programmed in one embodiment to automatically operate the movement of pipe from a pipe tub to the mast and into the well and/or for movement of the pipe out of the well and/or back into the pipe tub. In one embodiment, the computer is programmed and/or configured to coordinate operation of a top drive, and/or a pipe tong, and/or a pipe moving member for moving pipe into and out of a mast, and/or a pipe transfer system for moving pipe to the pipe moving member. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the at least one computer is mounted within a control van which may be positioned so that an operator within the control van can oversee operation of the well completion system.

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SPN WELL SERVICES INC1001 LOUISIANA STREET SUITE 2900 HOUSTON TX 77002

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Flusche, Mark J Muenster, US 36 370

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