Sequencing algorithm for planned drill holes
US8733473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/30
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for sequencing drill holes for a mobile drill rig is disclosed. The method may include receiving a hole pattern having a plurality of planned holes and generating at least a first group of parallel pathways and a second group of parallel pathways between the plurality of holes of the hole pattern. The first group of pathways may be angled relative to the second group of pathways. The method may also include selecting between the first group of pathways and the second group of pathways based on which group of pathways includes fewer total pathways. The method may further include generating a combined pathway by linking at least one pathway from the selected group of pathways to at least a second pathway from the selected group of pathways and transmitting the combined pathway to a module configured to control movement of the mobile drill rig
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