Automated directional steering systems and methods
US10781684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B44/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatuses, methods, and systems are described herein for automating toolface control of a drilling rig. Such apparatuses, methods, and systems may change operating parameters of the drilling rig responsive to detected toolface orientations. Thus, if a toolface orientation of the drilling tool is determined to be outside an advisory sector, updated operating parameters may be determined and provided to the drilling tool. The updated operating parameters may change at least one of a clockwise rotation target or counterclockwise rotation target of the drilling tool.
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