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Fixed-wavelength fiber optic telemetry for casing collar locator signals

US10954777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 2016
Grant dateMar 23, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D5/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A downhole tool, in some embodiments, comprises a casing collar locator (CCL) to generate a signal that indicates the presence of a casing discontinuity; and a modulator, coupled to the CCL, to modulate fixed-wavelength light in a fiber optic cable based on said signal.

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