System and method for surface steerable drilling to provide formation mechanical analysis
US11106185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B44/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for determining geological formation characteristics involves driving a bottom hole assembly (BHA) in a borehole. At least one mechanical drilling parameter generated is detected responsive to operation of the BHA in the borehole. At least one geological formation characteristic is identified responsive to the detected at least one mechanical drilling parameter. The identified at least one geological formation characteristic is provided to a surface steerable drilling system. Operation of the surface steerable drilling system is controlled responsive to the at least one geological formation characteristic.
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