System and method for delivering a cable downhole in a well

Abstract

A system for delivering a cable through a tubing string to a downhole location in a well, includes a plug and a receiver. The plug includes a first connector configured to be operably connected to the cable and further includes a plug housing adapted to fit within the tubing string. A check valve operably associated with a passage in the plug housing restricts fluid flow through the passage in a downhole direction and allows fluid flow through the passage in an uphole direction. The receiver is configured to be positioned at the downhole location and includes a receiver housing and a second connector configured to be operably connected to a downhole device. The second connector is adapted to communicate with the first connector when the receiver and plug housings are engaged.

1 . A method for operating a downhole pump in a well, the method comprising:
 positioning the pump at a downhole location, the pump being fluidly connected to a tubing string extending from a surface of the well;   after positioning the pump, installing a cable within the tubing string to power the pump;   pumping liquid from the well with the pump.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein installing a cable further comprises pushing the cable to the downhole location by pumping liquid into the well. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the downhole location is at a substantially horizontal portion of the well. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein installing a cable further comprises:
 positioning a plug in the tubing string, the plug having a conductor and being connected to the cable such that the conductor is in communication with the cable; and   delivering the plug to the downhole location by pumping fluid into the tubing string uphole of the plug.