Systems and methods of operating directional drilling rigs
US9957754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/13
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of operating a directional drill rig from a remote location may involve the steps of: Issuing instructions from a remote location using a remote communications system; receiving said instructions at a drill site location using an on-site communications system; applying said instructions to a directional drill rig; and communicating directional drill rig data from the drill site location to the remote location using the remote and on-site communications systems.
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