FIELD
[0001] Embodiments described relate to hydrostatic setting modules for use in downhole environments.
In particular, equipment and techniques for triggering a hydrostatic setting module
are described. More specifically, wireless equipment and techniques may be utilized
for such triggering without reliance on potentially more costly or stressful hydraulic
triggering modes.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Exploring, drilling and completing hydrocarbon and other wells are generally complicated,
time consuming, and ultimately very expensive endeavors. As a result, over the years,
a significant amount of added emphasis has been placed on overall well architecture,
monitoring and follow on interventional maintenance. Indeed, perhaps even more emphasis
has been directed at minimizing costs associated with applications in furtherance
of well construction, monitoring and maintenance. All in all, careful attention to
the cost effective and reliable execution of such applications may help maximize production
and extend well life. Thus, a substantial return on the investment in the completed
well may be better ensured.
[0003] In line with the objectives of maximizing cost effectiveness and overall production,
the well may be of a fairly sophisticated architecture. For example, the well may
be thousands or tens of thousands of meters deep (tens of thousands of feet deep),
traversing various formation layers, and zonally isolated throughout. That is to say,
packers may be intermittently disposed about production tubing which runs through
the well so as to isolate various well regions or zones from one another. Thus, production
may be extracted from certain zones through the production tubing, but not others.
Similarly, production tubing that terminates adjacent a production region is generally
anchored or immobilized in place thereat by a mechanical packer, irrespective of any
zonal isolation.
[0004] A packer, such as the noted mechanical packer, may be secured near the terminal end
of the production tubing and equipped with a setting mechanism. The setting mechanism
may be configured to drive the packer from a lower profile to a radially enlarged
profile. Thus, the tubing may be advanced within the well and into position with the
packer in a reduced or lower profile. Subsequently, the packer may be enlarged to
secure the tubing in place adjacent the production region.
[0005] Once the production tubing is in place, activation of the setting mechanism is often
hydraulically triggered. For example, the mechanism may be equipped with a trigger
that is responsive to a given degree of pressure induced within the production tubing.
So, for example, surface equipment and pumps adjacent the well head may be employed
to induce a pressure differential of between about 20.68 MPa and 27.58 MPa (3,000
and 4,000 PSI) into the well. Depending on the location of the trigger for the setting
mechanism, this driving up of pressure may take place through the bore of the production
tubing or through the annulus between the tubing and the wall of the well.
[0006] Unfortunately, the noted hydraulic manner of driving up pressure for triggering of
the setting mechanism may place significant stress on the production tubing. For example,
where the hydraulic pressure is induced through the tubing bore, the strain on the
tubing may lead to ballooning. Furthermore, the strain on the tubing may have long
term effects. That is to say, even long after setting the packer, strain placed on
the tubing during the hydraulic setting of the packer may result in failure, for example,
during production operations. To avoid such a catastrophic event, whenever pressure
tolerances are detectably exceeded, the entire production tubing string and packer
assembly may be removed, examined, and another deployment of production equipment
undertaken. Ultimately, this may eat up a couple of days' time and upwards of $100,000
in expenses. Once more, even where such hazards are avoided, the induction of sufficient
pressure within the tubing requires the installation and removal of a plug within
the tubing near its terminal end. Thus, the undesirable costs of additional runs in
the well are introduced along with the plugs' own failure modes.
[0007] Alternatively, pressurization of the annulus as a means to trigger the setting mechanism
requires that the lower, generally open-hole, completions assembly be isolated. Generally
this would involve the closing of a formation isolation valve or other barrier valve
above the lower completions. Unfortunately, such a valve may not always be present.
Once more, such valves come with their own inherent expense, installation cost, and
failure modes, not to mention the activation time and techniques which must be dedicated
to operation of the valve.
[0008] In order to avoid the costly scenario of having to remove and re-deploy the entire
production string or rely on a lower completion barrier valve, a setting mechanism
may be employed that is hydraulically wired to the surface. So, for example, a hydrostatic
set module may be utilized that includes a dedicated hydraulic control line run all
the way to surface. As a result, exposure of the production tubing to dramatic pressure
increases for packer deployment is eliminated as is the need to rely on plug placement
or barrier valve operation.
[0009] Unfortunately, the utilization of a dedicated hydraulic line for the setting mechanism
only shifts the concerns over hydraulic deployment from potential production tubing
stressors, plug placements, or barrier valve issues to issues with other downhole
production equipment. For example, a dedicated hydraulic line is itself an added piece
of production equipment. Thus, it comes with its own added expenses and failure modes.
Indeed, due to the fact that a new piece of equipment is introduced, the possibility
of defective production string equipment is inherently increased even before a setting
application is run. Once more, where such defectiveness results in a failure, the
same amount of time and expenses may be lost in removal and re-deployment of the production
string. Thus, the advantages obtained from protecting the production tubing by utilization
of a dedicated hydraulic line for the setting mechanism may be negligible at best.
[0010] For example
US 4856595 A discloses a downhole system according to the pre-amble of claim 1.
SUMMARY
[0011] A wirelessly activated hydrostatic set module assembly according to claim 1 is provided.
A method of wirelessly actuating a downhole device from an oilfield surface according
to claim 2 is furthermore provided.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012]
Fig. 1 depicts a front view of an embodiment of a wirelessly triggered hydrostatic
set module in conjunction with a packer assembly.
Fig. 2 is an overview of an oilfield accommodating a well with the module and assembly
of Fig. 1 disposed therein.
Fig. 3A is an enlarged view of the module and assembly taken from 3-3 of Fig. 2 and
revealing wireless pressure pulse communication through the well.
Fig. 3B reveals the module and assembly of Fig. 3A with the packer of the assembly
set in the well by the module in response to the wireless communication.
Fig. 4A is a schematic view of an embodiment of a wirelessly triggered hydrostatic
set module and downhole actuatable tool such as a packer assembly.
Fig. 4B is a schematic view of the module and assembly of Fig 4B following wireless
actuation of the module.
Fig. 5 is a schematic view of an alternate embodiment of a wirelessly triggered hydrostatic
set module employing redundant wireless triggering.
Fig. 6 is a flow-chart summarizing an embodiment of employing a wirelessly triggered
hydrostatic set module.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] Embodiments herein are described with reference to certain downhole setting applications.
For example, embodiments depicted herein are of a packer being set downhole as part
of a production assembly. However, a variety of alternate applications utilizing a
hydrostatic set module may employ wireless triggering and techniques as detailed herein.
Furthermore, as used herein, the term "wireless" is meant to refer to any communication
that takes place without the requirement of an optical or electrical wire, hydraulic
line, or any other form of hard line substantially dedicated to supporting communications.
[0014] Referring now to Fig. 1, a downhole system 100 is depicted which includes an embodiment
of a wirelessly triggered hydrostatic set module 150. The module 150 is provided in
conjunction with a packer 175 which may be utilized in sealing and anchoring production
tubing 110 at a downhole location (see Fig. 2). Thus, the packer 175 is outfitted
with sealing elements 177 which may be hydraulically set via a hydraulic line 160
running from the module 150. In alternate embodiments, however, this line 160 may
lead to hydraulically set devices other than packers.
[0015] As noted, the module 150 is wireless in nature. As shown in Fig. 1, the module 150
is equipped with a wireless trigger mechanism 130. With added reference to Fig. 2,
the trigger 130 is configured to detect a wireless communication from surface 200.
The communication may be in the form of a pressure pulse 201 or other signal emanating
from surface 201 and transmitted downhole through the well 280. Regardless, the trigger
mechanism 130 is configured to actuate the hydrostatic set module 150 in response
to the detection of the wireless signal.
[0016] With added reference to Fig. 2, in an embodiment where pressure pulse 201 is employed,
often referred to as e-firing, the trigger mechanism 130 may include a pressure sensor
480 as depicted in Figs. 4A and 4B. In this embodiment a host of different signature
types may be utilized in communicating with a processor 470 of the trigger mechanism
130 as described below. Further, given the downhole environment, a low pressure signature
may be most suitable for communications. However, in other embodiments, the trigger
mechanism 130 may be equipped with different types of sensors. For example, an acoustic
sensor, flow meter or strain gauge may be utilized for respective detection of sonic
transmission, fluid flow, or physical tension directed at the system 100 from the
oilfield surface 200. By the same token, a radio frequency identification (RFID) or
pip tag detector may be utilized for detection of an RFID or radioactively marked
projectile, respectively. Again, such a projectile may be dropped downhole from the
oilfield surface 201 for activation of the trigger mechanism 130, once detected by
the sensor thereof.
[0017] Referring specifically now to Fig. 2, an overview of an oilfield 201 accommodating
a well 280 is shown. The above noted system 100, with module 150 and packer 175, is
disposed within the well 280 providing isolation above a production region 287. The
well 280 is defined by a casing 285 traversing various formation layers 290, 295 eventually
reaching an uncased production region 287 with perforations 289 to encourage production
therefrom. Although in certain embodiments, the production region 287 may be cased,
for example with casing perforations also present. Regardless, a hydrocarbon production
flow may ultimately be directed through production tubing 110 of the system 100 and
diverted through a line 255 at the well head 250.
[0018] A host of surface equipment 225 is disposed at the oilfield surface 200. Indeed,
a rig 230 is even provided to support additional equipment for well interventions
or other applications beyond the packer setting described herein. As to packer setting,
a control unit 260 is provided along with a pulse generator 265 to direct communications
with the triggering mechanism 130 as described below. In the simplest form the pulse
generator may be a pump. In other embodiments, however, alternate forms of wireless
signal regulators may be employed as alluded to above.
[0019] Continuing with reference to Fig. 2, the sealing elements 177 of the packer 175 are
shown in an expanded state as directed by the hydrostatic set module 150 in response
to actuation by the trigger mechanism 130. As described above, the trigger mechanism
130 may be responsive to a wireless signal such as the noted pressure pulses 201,
thereby actuating the module 150 until the packer 175 is set. Indeed, as the packer
175 is set, wireless communication with the trigger mechanism 130 are eventually cut
off. Of course, this only takes place once the trigger mechanism 130 and module 150
are no longer needed due to the completion of the setting application. The wireless
communication signal may be sent through casing annulus as depicted between tubing
110 outside diameter and casing 285 inside diameter or alternately through the bore
of the tubing 110 itself.
[0020] Referring now to Fig. 3A, an enlarged view of the system 100 is shown taken from
3-3 of Fig. 2 with focus on the hydrostatic set module 150 and packer 175. In this
view, the packer 175 is not yet set by the module 150. This is apparent as the sealing
elements 177 of the packer 175 are shown in an undeployed state and displaying no
sealing engagement with the casing 285 of the well 280.
[0021] With added reference to Fig. 2, the noted lack of sealing engagement means that wireless
communications from the oilfield surface 200 may reach the trigger mechanism 130 of
the module 150 for actuation. More specifically, the pulse generator 265 may be directed
by the control unit 260 to transmit a particular signature of pressure pulses 201
downhole. These pulses 201 may be detected and evaluated by the pressure sensor 480
and processor 470 of the trigger mechanism 130, respectively (see Fig. 4A). Thus,
once the proper signature is detected, the module 150 may be triggered as described
above.
[0022] Referring now to Fig. 3B, the system 100 is now shown with the packer 175 set following
the above-noted activation of the module 150 by the trigger mechanism 130. As shown,
the sealing elements 177 are now in full sealing engagement with the well casing 285
and the pulses 201 apparent in Fig. 3A have ceased. In an alternate embodiment the
triggering mechanism 130 may be located uphole of the isolated location, perhaps along
with the module 150 as well.
[0023] In addition to a packer setting application, other applications may take advantage
of a wirelessly triggered hydrostatic set module 150. For example, the module 150
with wireless triggering mechanism 130 may be utilized for shifting sliding sleeves.
For example, this may be done to expose or close perforations 289 such as those shown
in Fig. 2. or for opening and/or closing of a circulating valve for displacement of
fluids. Indeed, multiple modules 150 may be employed such that shifting open or closed
may be undertaken, for example, depending upon the particular wireless signature employed
by the regulator as directed by the control unit 260. Similarly, a valve, such as
a formation isolation valve, may be linked to wirelessly triggered hydrostatic set
modules 150 for opening or closing thereof according to the techniques described hereinabove.
[0024] Referring now to Fig. 4A, a schematic view of the system 100 detailed hereinabove
is shown. In this view, particular attention is drawn to the inner workings of the
trigger mechanism 130. However, its hydraulic connection 420 to the hydrostatic set
module 150 is also shown along with the hydraulic line 160 disposed between the module
150 and the packer 175 as referenced above. Indeed, as also noted above, production
tubing 110 is centrally disposed relative to the overall system 100. Further, the
entire system 100 is disposed within a well 280 such as that of Fig. 2 which is defined
by casing 285. In the view of Fig. 4A, illustration of the casing 285 is limited to
portions located adjacent the packer 175. However, the casing 285 defines a substantial
majority of the well 280 as shown in Fig. 2.
[0025] Continuing with reference to Fig. 4A, the trigger mechanism 130 includes a sensor
480. As detailed above, the sensor 480 may be a pressure sensor configured to detect
pressure pulses directed from an oilfield surface 201 and/or pressure pulse generator
265. However, as also noted, a variety of alternate sensor types may be utilized for
detection of surface directed communications. These may include acoustic sensors,
flow meters, strain gauges, and RFID or pip tag detectors, to name a few. In one embodiment,
a pH or more chemical specific detector may even be employed for detection of an introduced
fluid of a given characteristic. Such detectable fluid may even consist of the present
wellbore fluid that is altered by the introduction of a pH altering or chemical presentation
slug.
[0026] Regardless of the particular type of sensor 480, its detection data may be acquired
and interpreted by a processor 470 coupled thereto. Indeed, the processor 470 may
immediately initiate triggering as described below upon detection of any surface directed
communication. However, the processor 470 may also be programmed to initiate triggering
upon the detection of a particular pattern or signature of surface communications.
Thus, the odds of accidental triggering, for example, due to a false positive detection,
may be reduced. Furthermore, the processor 470 may be employed to record and store
data from the sensor 480 for later usage, perhaps unrelated to the triggering detailed
below.
[0027] The processor 470 and any other electronics of the trigger mechanism 130 are powered
by a conventional power source 460 such as an encapsulated lithium battery suitable
for downhole use. More notably, however, the processor 470 is ultimately wired to
a charge 400 that may be fired by the processor 470 as a means of triggering. In Fig.
4A, the charge 400 remains unfired and isolated at one side of charge barrier 450.
However, upon direction by the processor 470, the charge 400 is configured to break
this barrier 450 along with a chamber barrier 440, ultimately exposing a chamber 430
to wellbore pressure thereby actuating the hydrostatic set module 150 as described
below.
[0028] Referring now to Fig. 4B, a schematic view of the system 100 is shown in which the
charge 400 of Fig. 4A has been set off. Thus, the trigger of the trigger mechanism
130 has been pulled, so to speak. That is, based on analysis by the processor 470
of data obtained from the sensor 480, the charge 400 of Fig. 4A has been directed
to go off, either upon being obtained or perhaps following a predetermined period
of time. As noted above, this data obtained by the processor 470 relates to wireless
surface communications detected by the sensor 480.
[0029] Once the charge 400 goes off as noted above, the barriers 440, 450 between the charge
400 and the chamber 430 of Fig. 4A are eliminated. As a result, a port 490 between
the chamber 430 and the wellbore is opened, thereby exposing the chamber 430 to wellbore
pressures. Ultimately, through the hydraulic connection 420, this leads to actuation
of the setting mechanism 150 and hydraulic expansion of the packer 175 through the
line 160. Note, the schematically depicted sealing engagement between the packer 175
and the casing 285 which is depicted in Fig. 4B.
[0030] The operation of the setting mechanism 150 as described above is that of an intensifier
as would likely be the case for a conventional packer setting assembly. That is, aside
from modifications for accommodating and coupling to the wireless trigger mechanism
130, as described above, the setting mechanism 150 may otherwise be a conventional
off-the-shelf hydrostatic set module, for example. Such a module is detailed in
U.S. Pat. No. 7,562,712,
Setting Tool for Hydraulically Actuated Devices, to Cho, et al..
[0031] Referring now to Fig. 5, an alternate embodiment of a wirelessly triggered HSM system
100 is shown in schematic form. In this embodiment, redundancy has been built into
the system 100 with the addition of a second trigger mechanism 535, a second hydraulic
connection 520 to the HSM 150 and perhaps even a second line 560 therefrom to the
packer 175. This added redundancy may be employed to help ensure that complete triggering
and packer setting takes place. For example, wireless communications through the wellbore
may face interference challenges such as the presence of air in the case of pressure
pulses 201 (see Fig. 2). Nevertheless, the presence of multiple trigger mechanisms
130, 530 increases the likelihood of wireless communication detection.
[0032] In one embodiment, wireless communications may take the form of different signature
patterns, independently tailored to each of the mechanisms 130, 530 to further increase
the likelihood of processed detection. That is to say, the initial sensor 480 and
processor 470 may be tuned to pick up a particular signature of wireless communications
for analysis that differs from another signature geared toward the second sensor 580
and processor 575. Thus, where the initial signature fails to fully propagate downhole
to its respective sensor 480 and processor 470, the other signature may nevertheless
reach the second sensor 580 and processor 575 (or vice versa). Thus, another port
590 may be formed, chamber 530 exposed and the HSM 150 actuated.
[0033] Referring now to Fig. 6, a flow-chart summarizing an embodiment of employing a wirelessly
triggered hydrostatic set module is shown. As indicated at 615, a downhole system
may be deployed into a well. For embodiments detailed hereinabove, a production tubing
system is described. However, other types of systems may utilize wirelessly triggered
hydrostatic set modules, such as completion systems utilizing sliding sleeves. Regardless,
once fully deployed, a variety of wireless communication signatures, such as pressure
pulses, may be directed downhole as indicated at 635 and 655. Thus, a sensor of a
trigger mechanism incorporated into the system may detect downhole communications
as indicated at 675. Ultimately, therefore, a hydrostatic set module of the system
may be triggered by the mechanism based on processing of the wireless detection (see
695). This in turn may result in setting of a packer, shifting of a sliding sleeve
or any number of downhole actuations as detailed herein.
[0034] Embodiments described hereinabove reduce the likelihood of having to remove and re-deploy
an entire production string as a result of hydraulic strain induced on tubing due
to packer setting. This is achieved in a manner that does not require the presence
of a dedicated hydraulic line run from surface to the hydrostatic set module. As a
result, concern over the introduction of new failure modes is eliminated. Furthermore,
techniques detailed herein utilize wireless communications in conjunction with a hydrostatic
set module that may be employed for a variety of applications beyond packer setting.
Therefore, the value of the systems and techniques detailed herein may be appreciated
across a variety of different downhole application settings.
[0035] The preceding description has been presented with reference to presently preferred
embodiments. Persons skilled in the art and technology to which these embodiments
pertain will appreciate that alterations and changes in the described structures and
methods of operation may be practiced without meaningfully departing from the principle,
and scope of these embodiments. For example, redundancy may be provided by providing
an additional triggering mechanism and HSM as noted hereinabove. However, redundancy
for sake of ensuring triggering may also be provided to the system by programming
each individual processor to recognize multiple different types of wireless communication
signatures. Furthermore, the foregoing description should not be read as pertaining
only to the precise structures described and shown in the accompanying drawings, but
rather should be read as consistent with and as support for the following claims,
which are to have their fullest and fairest scope.
1. Drahtlos aktivierte hydrostatische Setzmodulanordnung zum Anordnen in einem Bohrloch
(280) auf einem Ölfeld (200), wobei die Anordnung umfasst:
ein hydrostatisches Setzmodul (150) zum hydraulischen Betätigen einer Untertagevorrichtung
im Bohrloch; und
einen mit dem Modul über eine hydraulische Verbindung (420) gekoppelten drahtlosen
Auslösemechanismus (130) zum Initiieren des Betätigens, wobei der Mechanismus einen
Sensor (480) zum Detektieren von Drahtloskommunikationen und einen Prozessor (470)
für deren Analyse aufweist, wobei es sich bei dem Sensor um einen Drucksensor (480)
handelt, der zum Detektieren von Drahtloskommunikationen in Form von sich durch das
Bohrloch aus dem Ölfeld fortpflanzenden Druckpulsen (201) ausgelegt ist, wobei der
Drucksensor und der Prozessor dazu ausgelegt sind, unterschiedliche Signaturmuster
von Druckpulsen (201) voneinander zu unterscheiden, wobei die Anordnung gekennzeichnet ist durch einen zweiten Auslösemechanismus (535), der über eine zweite hydraulische Verbindung
(520) mit dem hydrostatischen Setzmodul (150) gekoppelt ist, wobei der zweite Auslösemechanismus
einen zweiten Drucksensor und Prozessor (580, 575) umfasst, die dazu ausgelegt sind,
unterschiedliche Signaturmuster von Druckpulsen (201) voneinander zu unterscheiden.
2. Verfahren zum drahtlosen Betätigen einer Untertagevorrichtung von Übertage im Ölfeld
(200), wobei das Verfahren umfasst:
In-Bereitstellung-Bringen eines Untertage-Systems (100) in eine Bohrung im Ölfeld
(201);
Senden (635, 655) mehrerer unterschiedlicher Drahtloskommunikationssignaturen nach
Untertage in das Bohrloch von Übertage im Ölfeld, wobei es sich bei den Drahtloskommunikationssignaturen
um Druckpulse handelt, die von einem Druckpulserzeuger (265) erzeugt werden, der sich
während des Sendens über Tage befindet;
Detektieren (675) der Kommunikationssignaturen mit einem Sensor (480) eines ersten
Auslösemechanismus (130) des Systems sowie mit einem Sensor (580) eines zweiten Auslösemechanismus
(530); und
Betätigen (695) der Vorrichtung mit einem hydrostatischen Setzmodul (150) des Systems
basierend auf der Analyse der detektierten Kommunikationssignaturen durch Prozessoren
(470, 575) der Auslösemechanismen (130, 530), wobei die Prozessoren dazu programmiert
sind, die mehreren unterschiedlichen Drahtloskommunikationssignaturen zu erkennen.
3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 2, wobei es sich bei der Vorrichtung um einen Packer (175)
handelt, wobei das Betätigen ferner ein Setzen des Packers umfasst.
4. Verfahren nach Anspruch 2, wobei es sich bei der Vorrichtung um eine Schiebehülse
handelt, wobei das Betätigen ferner ein Verschieben der Schiebehülse umfasst.
5. Verfahren nach Anspruch 2, wobei es sich bei der Vorrichtung um ein Ventil handelt,
wobei das Betätigen ferner ein Verändern einer Stellung des Ventils umfasst.
1. Ensemble module de réglage hydrostatique activé sans fil destiné à l'évacuation dans
un puits (280) dans un champ pétrolifère (200), l'ensemble comprenant :
un module de réglage hydrostatique (150) destiné à l'actionnement hydraulique d'un
dispositif de fond de trou dans le puits ; et
un mécanisme de déclenchement sans fil (130) accouplé à ce module par l'intermédiaire
d'un raccordement hydraulique (420) destiné au lancement de l'actionnement, ledit
mécanisme présentant un capteur (480) destiné à la détection de communications sans
fil et un processeur (470) destiné à l'analyse associée, dans lequel le capteur est
un capteur de pression (480) configuré pour la détection de communications sans fil
sous forme d'impulsions de pression (201) propagées à travers le puits à partir du
champ pétrolifère, le capteur de pression et le processeur étant configurés pour distinguer
les différents modèles de signature des impulsions de pression (201) les uns des autres,
l'ensemble étant caractérisé par un second mécanisme de déclenchement (535), accouplé au module de réglage hydrostatique
(150) par l'intermédiaire d'un second raccordement hydraulique (520), le second mécanisme
de déclenchement présentant un second capteur de pression et un processeur (580, 575)
configurés pour distinguer les différents modèles de signature des impulsions de pression
(201) les uns des autres.
2. Procédé d'actionnement sans fil d'un dispositif de fond de trou à partir d'une surface
de champ pétrolifère (200), le procédé comprenant :
le déploiement d'un système de fond de trou (100) dans un puits au niveau du champ
pétrolifère (201) ;
l'envoi (635, 655) de multiples signatures de communication sans fil différentes en
conditions de fond dans le puits à partir de la surface du champ pétrolifère, les
signatures de communication sans fil étant des impulsions de pression générées par
un générateur d'impulsions de pression (265) situé à la surface pendant ledit envoi
;
la détection (675) des signatures de communication avec un capteur (480) d'un premier
mécanisme de déclenchement (130) du système ainsi qu'avec un capteur (580) d'un second
mécanisme de déclenchement (530) ; et
l'actionnement (695) du dispositif avec un module de réglage hydrostatique (150) du
système basé sur l'analyse des signatures de communication détectées par les processeurs
(470, 575) des mécanismes de déclenchement (130, 530), les processeurs étant programmés
pour reconnaître les multiples signatures de communication sans fil différentes.
3. Procédé selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le dispositif est une garniture d'étanchéité
(175), ledit actionnement comprenant en outre le réglage de la garniture d'étanchéité.
4. Procédé selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le dispositif est un manchon coulissant,
ledit actionnement comprenant en outre le déplacement du manchon coulissant.
5. Procédé selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le dispositif est une vanne, ledit actionnement
comprenant en outre le changement d'une position de la vanne.