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Wired slip joint

US8322433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2010
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/003
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention disclose systems, apparatuses, and methods of measurement performed by pipe conveyed tools. In an embodiment, a system for evaluation of a well bore includes a drill string assembly comprising a plurality of pipe joints, a wired slip joint coupled to the plurality of drill pipe, the slip joint movable from a retracted position to an extended position to compensate for changes in length of the drill string, the extended position having a length greater than the retracted position; a sensor positioned in the slip joint, wherein the sensor detects a change in length of the slip joint and generates a signal representative of a position of the slip joint, and a communication system to transmit the signal from the slip joint to a surface processor.

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