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Job monitoring methods and apparatus for logging-while-drilling equipment

US8433520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2011
Grant dateApr 30, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/12
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Job monitoring methods and apparatus for logging-while-drilling equipment are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes obtaining a fluid associated with an underground geological formation, analyzing the fluid with one or more sensors to form respective ones of sensor outputs, identifying a downhole scenario associated with the fluid based on the sensor outputs, the identifying being performed while the sensors are within the underground geological formation, and selecting a telemetry frame type based on the identified downhole scenario.

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