Casing mounted sensors, actuators and generators
US6429784B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V11/002
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
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