Use of conductive ink in downhole electromagnetic antenna applications
US10619477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V3/30
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The structural integrity and reliability of a downhole tool, mandrel, casing or other downhole component may be improved by implementation of a design and configuration that does not require several separate components to be coupled together. Conductive ink electromagnetic antennas may be painted on an insulating layer or sheet. The insulating layer or sheet is affixed to the downhole component. The conductive ink electromagnetic antennas mate to wiring of the mandrel via caps or caps and pins. The conductive ink electromagnetic antennas may be excited and downhole measurements received that are indicative of any number of downhole parameters or conditions. The conductive ink electromagnetic antennas may be painted in any shape, dimension or size necessary for a given operation.
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