Element of an inductive coupler
An element for an inductive coupler in a downhole component comprises magnetically conductive material, which is disposed in a recess in annular housing. The magnetically conductive material forms a generally circular trough. The circular trough comprises an outer generally U-shaped surface, an inner generally U-shaped surface, and two generally planar surfaces joining the inner and outer surfaces. The element further comprises pressure relief grooves in at least one of the surfaces of the circular trough. The pressure relief grooves may be scored lines. Preferably the pressure relief grooves are parallel to the magnetic field generated by the magnetically conductive material. The magnetically conductive material is selected from the group consisting of soft iron, ferrite, a nickel iron alloy, a silicon iron alloy, a cobalt iron alloy, and a mu-metal. Preferably, the annular housing is a metal ring.
- Research Organization:
- IntelliServ, Inc., Provo, UT (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC26-01NT41229
- Assignee:
- IntelliServ, Inc. (Provo, UT)
- Patent Number(s):
- 7,091,810
- Application Number:
- 10/878,191
- OSTI ID:
- 1175873
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2004 Jun 28
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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