Method of, and a system for, drilling to a position relative to a geological boundary
US10824123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V3/38
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for drilling to a position relative to a geological boundary in a geological formation includes a sensor pack for sensing parameters associated with a drilling operation carried out in the geological formation by a drill. A data storage module stores a geological model of the geological formation and data relating to the sensed parameters, including data relating to the geological boundary. A processor module monitors the drilling operation using the sensed parameters data to locate the position of a drill bit of the drill in the geological formation and its corresponding position within the geological model. The processor module generates an end point at a defined position relative to the geological boundary. A drill controller communicates with the processor module, the drill controller controlling operation of the drill to cause the drill to cease drilling when the end point has been reached.
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