A method for performing operations and for improving production in a well
includes the steps of: providing radio identification devices at known
locations in the well, and providing a reader device configured to read
the identification devices, and to control the operations responsive to
signals from the identification devices. The method also includes the
steps of providing a process tool, and transporting the process tool and
the reader device through the well. The reader device is programmed to
control the process tool upon reception of a response signal from a
selected identification device. The method can be used to perform
perforating processes, packer setting processes, bridge plug setting
processes, logging processes, inspection processes, chemical treating
processes, and cleaning processes. In addition, the method can be
performed dynamically by controlling the tool as it moves through the
well, or statically by stopping the tool at a particular location within
the well. A system for performing the method includes the identification
devices, the reader device, the process tool, and a computer or
controller. In addition the identification devices can be placed in
casing collars of the well and can be configured as passive devices or as
active devices.