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System and method of using a saver sub in a drilling system

US8899347B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2009
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A technique facilitates the drilling of a wellbore by enhancing the ability to relay data. The system comprises a saver sub designed to connect a top drive unit with a wired drill pipe without requiring modification of the top drive unit. The saver sub comprises an electronics package, a battery, and an antenna coupled to a saver sub mandrel.

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