Measurement-while-drilling assembly using real-time toolface oriented measurements
US7114565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V5/04
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This invention provides a measurement-while-drilling (MWD) downhole assembly for use in drilling boreholes which utilizes directional formation evaluation devices on a rotating assembly in conjunction with toolface orientation sensors. The data from the toolface orientation sensors are analyzed by a processor and toolface angle measurements are determined at defined intervals. Formation evaluation sensors operate substantially independently of the toolface orientation sensors and measurements of the formation evaluation sensors are analyzed in combination with the determined toolface angle to obtain formation parameters.
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