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System and method for controlling a dual telemetry measurement while drilling (MWD) tool

US9995135B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2016
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/12
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system and method are provided for operating a dual telemetry measurement while drilling (MWD) system. The method includes sending a downlink command to a downhole system to switch between a first telemetry mode and a second telemetry mode, one of the first and second telemetry modes comprising mud pulse telemetry, and the other of the first and second telemetry modes comprising electromagnetic (EM) telemetry.

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