Systems, devices, and methods for generating an adjusted ideal drilling path
US10508530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/09
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems, devices, and methods for visualizing and steering a drilling apparatus are provided, including a drill string with a bottom hole assembly (BHA), a sensor system, and a controller operable to generate a visualization comprising an original drill plan and an adjusted ideal drilling path. The adjusted ideal drilling path may represent an ideal drilling route based on updated drilling data received by the controller such as determined parameters of geological formations. The differences between the location of the BHA and the adjusted ideal drilling path may also be visualized. This visualization may be used by an operator or the controller to steer the BHA.
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