Signal connection for a downhole tool string
Abstract
A signal transmission connection for a tool string used in exploration and production of natural resources, namely: oil, gas, and geothermal energy resources. The connection comprises first and second annular elements deployed in cooperative association with each other. The respective elements comprise inductive transducers that are capable of two-way signal transmission between each other, with downhole components of the tool string, and with ground-level equipment. The respective inductive transducers comprise one or more conductive loops housed within ferrite troughs, or within ferrite trough segments. When energized, the conductive loops produce a magnetic field suitable for transmitting the signal. The second element may be rotational in drilling applications. The respective elements may be fitted with electronic equipment to aid and manipulate the transmission of the signal. The first element may also be in communication with the World Wide Web.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- IntelliServ, Inc., Provo, UT (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1175899
- Patent Number(s):
- 7098802
- Application Number:
- 10/315,263
- Assignee:
- IntelliServ, Inc. (Provo, UT)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01V - GEOPHYSICS
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC26-01NT41229
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2002 Dec 10
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
Citation Formats
Hall, David R., Hall, Jr., H. Tracy, Pixton, David S., Bradford, Kline, Fox, Joe, and Briscoe, Michael. Signal connection for a downhole tool string. United States: N. p., 2006.
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Hall, David R., Hall, Jr., H. Tracy, Pixton, David S., Bradford, Kline, Fox, Joe, & Briscoe, Michael. Signal connection for a downhole tool string. United States.
Hall, David R., Hall, Jr., H. Tracy, Pixton, David S., Bradford, Kline, Fox, Joe, and Briscoe, Michael. Tue .
"Signal connection for a downhole tool string". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1175899.
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author = {Hall, David R. and Hall, Jr., H. Tracy and Pixton, David S. and Bradford, Kline and Fox, Joe and Briscoe, Michael},
abstractNote = {A signal transmission connection for a tool string used in exploration and production of natural resources, namely: oil, gas, and geothermal energy resources. The connection comprises first and second annular elements deployed in cooperative association with each other. The respective elements comprise inductive transducers that are capable of two-way signal transmission between each other, with downhole components of the tool string, and with ground-level equipment. The respective inductive transducers comprise one or more conductive loops housed within ferrite troughs, or within ferrite trough segments. When energized, the conductive loops produce a magnetic field suitable for transmitting the signal. The second element may be rotational in drilling applications. The respective elements may be fitted with electronic equipment to aid and manipulate the transmission of the signal. The first element may also be in communication with the World Wide Web.},
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