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Downhole condition alert system for a drill operator

US8695692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2011
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B44/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An alert system for a downhole operation including a tubular string in a borehole. The tubular string having at least one sensor positioned in the borehole for measuring at least one parameter during operation of the tubular string. A unit in data communication with the tubular string and operatively arranged to enable an operator to obtain information regarding operation of the tubular string. A work area positioned proximate to the unit and operatively arranged to receive the operator when the operator is interfacing with the unit. A vibration module operatively arranged to vibrate the work area or a structure therein, wherein the vibration module is triggered in response to a first parameter being outside of a predetermined range set by a first threshold value. Also included is a method of alerting an operator during a drilling operation.

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