Electromagnetic gap sub assembly
US7252160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L25/021
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A compact, robust, wear resistant, and high performance electrically insulating gap sub for use with borehole EM Telemetry is disclosed. In one embodiment, the gap sub may include an externally threaded mandrel separated from an internally threaded housing by a dielectric material. Additionally, some embodiments may include an external gap ring for separating the upper and lower electrical halves of the sub which offers structural support, acts as the primary external seal, and provides an abrasion resistant non-conductive length on the exterior. Some embodiments may include torsion pins to prevent the possible unscrewing of the dielectric filled threaded sections should the dielectric material become damaged or weakened.
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