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Integrated drilling system

US12163417B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2023
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/024
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An integrated drilling system includes a rotary steerable control unit and an electromagnetic LWD control unit deployed in an external collar. The rotary steerable control unit is deployed below the electromagnetic LWD control unit and is configured to control a direction of drilling of the integrated drilling system. A near bit electromagnetic antenna is deployed in a recess on the collar circumferentially about the rotary steerable control unit. At least one electromagnetic transmitter and at least one electromagnetic receiver are deployed in corresponding recesses in the collar circumferentially about the electromagnetic LWD control unit with the at least one transmitter and at least one receiver configured to make electromagnetic logging measurements while drilling. An electrical jumper provides an electrical connection between the near bit electromagnetic antenna and the electromagnetic LWD control unit.

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