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Automatic method for monitoring the vibrational state of a drill string

US5273122A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1992
Grant dateDec 28, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for automatically monitoring the vibrational condition of a drill string fitted with detectors comprises the following steps: obtaining a reference spectrum for each detector; obtaining a spectrum for each detector representing the actual situation; comparing the two spectra to detect possible instabilities in the values measured by the detectors; indication of said instabilities by means of audio and/or visual devices.

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