Tool joint finding apparatus and method
US10995570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/161
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for identifying a tool joint connection is disclosed comprising a scanning system configured to scan an exterior of a drill string, at least one distance measuring sensor mounted to a movable platform and a computer connected to the scanning system and the at least one distance measuring sensor, wherein the computer is configured to receive data from a scanning of the exterior of the drill string and compare the data from the scanning to a reference to determine a presence of the tool joint connection.
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