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Smart lower end

US9766094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2015
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D3/08
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A smart lower end system that can detect multiple events and failures during the generation of pressure pulses by a pulser is disclosed. Pulser failures may occur if the pilot valve fails to fully close or open, if the signal shaft fails to move and close pilot valve orifice, or if movement of the pilot valve or signal shaft is restricted. The components of the smart lower end system may cycle between sleep and wake states to allow for low power operation.

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