Downhole communication devices and methods of use
US8179278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B41/0085
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A downhole communication device comprises a first energy harvesting device; a downhole transceiver in communication with the first energy harvesting device; an accumulator in communication with the energy harvesting device; and a microcontroller. The microcontroller manages communication between the first energy harvesting device, transceiver, and accumulator.
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