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

US8788210B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2013
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2033

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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 identifying a downhole scenario based on a property of an underground geological formation, selecting a first telemetry frame type based on the identified downhole scenario, conveying an identifier representative of the selected first telemetry frame type to a downhole fluid sampling tool, and receiving a first telemetry data frame from the downhole fluid sampling tool, the telemetry data frame containing fluid analysis parameters for a fluid, and being constructed in accordance with the selected first telemetry frame type.

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