公开(公告)号：US07135933B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-14

申请号：US10711648

申请日：2004-09-29

申请人： David B. Bartholomew

发明人： David B. Bartholomew

IPC分类号： H03L7/085 ,  H03L7/099

CPC分类号： H03K5/135 ,  H03L1/00

摘要： A system for setting and adjusting a frequency of electrical output pulses derived from an oscillator in a network is disclosed. The system comprises an accumulator module configured to receive pulses from an oscillator and to output an accumulated value. An adjustor module is configured to store an adjustor value used to correct local oscillator drift. A digital adder adds values from the accumulator module to values stored in the adjustor module and outputs their sums to the accumulator module, where they are stored. The digital adder also outputs an electrical pulse to a logic module. The logic module is in electrical communication with the adjustor module and the network. The logic module may change the value stored in the adjustor module to compensate for local oscillator drift or change the frequency of output pulses. The logic module may also keep time and calculate drift.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于设置和调整从网络中的振荡器导出的电输出脉冲的频率的系统。 该系统包括累加器模块，其被配置为从振荡器接收脉冲并输出累积值。 调整器模块被配置为存储用于校正本地振荡器漂移的调整器值。 数字加法器将累加器模块的值添加到存储在调整器模块中的值，并将它们的和输出到存储器的累加器模块。 数字加法器还向逻辑模块输出电脉冲。 逻辑模块与调节器模块和网络电气通信。 逻辑模块可以改变存储在调节器模块中的值，以补偿本地振荡器漂移或改变输出脉冲的频率。 逻辑模块还可以保持时间并计算漂移。

公开(公告)号：US07132904B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-07

申请号：US10906387

申请日：2005-02-17

申请人： David R. Hall ,  Michael Rawle ,  David B. Bartholomew

发明人： David R. Hall ,  Michael Rawle ,  David B. Bartholomew

IPC分类号： H01P5/00 ,  G01V3/02

CPC分类号： E21B17/028 ,  E21B47/122

摘要： An apparatus for electromagnetically connecting surface equipment to a rotating downhole tool string comprises a plurality of electrical conductors, first and second differential interfaces, and at least one electromagnetic shield. The plurality of electrical conductors have first ends terminating at the surface equipment and second ends terminating at the downhole tool string. The first differential interface is electrically connected to the first ends and the second differential interface is electrically connected to the second ends the electrical conductors. The first and second differential interfaces are adapted to transmit and receive a reference-independent differential signal. The electromagnetic shield surrounds and shields the electrical conductors and is connected to ground at one end. The apparatus is stationary relative to rotation of the tool string. Disclosed is an apparatus for electromagnetically connecting a computer to a rotating downhole tool string comprising a plurality of electrical conductors, first and second differential interfaces, and an electromagnetic shield grounded to a drill rig at one end.

摘要翻译： 用于将表面设备电磁连接到旋转井下工具串的装置包括多个电导体，第一和第二差分接口以及至少一个电磁屏蔽。 多个电导体具有终止于地面设备的第一端和终止于井下工具串的第二端。 第一差分接口电连接到第一端，并且第二差分接口电连接到第二端电导体。 第一和第二差分接口适于发送和接收参考无关差分信号。 电磁屏蔽围绕并屏蔽电导体并且在一端连接到地面。 该装置相对于工具串的旋转是静止的。 公开了一种用于将计算机电磁连接到包括多个电导体，第一和第二差分接口以及在一端接地到钻机的电磁屏蔽的旋转井下工具串的装置。

公开(公告)号：US07093654B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10710586

申请日：2004-07-22

申请人： David R. Hall ,  David S. Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Jay T. Reynolds ,  James W. Breihan ,  Michael A. Briscoe

发明人： David R. Hall ,  David S. Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Jay T. Reynolds ,  James W. Breihan ,  Michael A. Briscoe

IPC分类号： E21B17/02

CPC分类号： E21B17/028 ,  F16L15/08 ,  F16L2101/70

摘要： The present invention includes a downhole component adapted for transmitting downhole data. The downhole component includes a threaded end on a downhole component. The threaded end furthermore includes an interior region, and exterior region, and a mating surface wherein a cavity is formed. A data transmission element is disposed in the cavity and displaces a volume of the cavity. At least one passageway is formed in the threaded region between interior and exterior regions. The passageway is in fluid communication with both the interior and exterior regions and thereby relieves pressure build up of thread lubricant upon tool joint make up.

摘要翻译： 本发明包括适于传输井下数据的井下部件。 井下部件包括在井下部件上的螺纹端。 螺纹端还包括内部区域和外部区域以及形成空腔的配合表面。 数据传输元件设置在空腔中并且移动空腔的体积。 在内部和外部区域之间的螺纹区域中形成至少一个通道。 通道与内部和外部区域流体连通，从而减轻工具接头组成时螺纹润滑剂的压力积聚。

公开(公告)号：US07069999B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US10708129

申请日：2004-02-10

申请人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Jay Reynolds

发明人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Jay Reynolds

IPC分类号： E21B17/02

CPC分类号： E21B17/003

摘要： A method for routing a transmission line through a tool joint having a primary and secondary shoulder, a central bore, and a longitudinal axis, includes drilling a straight channel, at a positive, nominal angle with respect to the longitudinal axis, through the tool joint from the secondary shoulder to a point proximate the inside wall of the centtral bore. The method further includes milling back, from within the central bore, a second channel to merge with the straight channel, thereby forming a continuous channel from the secondary shoulder to the central bore. In selected embodiments, drilling is accomplished by gun-drilling the straight channel. In other embodiments, the method includes tilting the tool joint before drilling to produce the positive, nominal angle. In selected embodiments, the positive, nominal angle is less than or equal to 15 degrees.

摘要翻译： 通过具有初级和次级肩部，中心孔和纵向轴线的工具接头布置传输线的方法包括以相对于纵向轴线以正的标称角度穿过工具接头钻出直通道 从次级肩部到靠近中心孔内壁的点。 该方法还包括从中心孔内回流第二通道以与直通道合并，从而形成从次级肩部到中心孔的连续通道。 在选择的实施例中，通过对钻孔直钻进行钻孔。 在其他实施例中，该方法包括在钻孔之前倾斜工具接头以产生正的标称角度。 在所选择的实施例中，正的标称角度小于或等于15度。

公开(公告)号：US07041908B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-09

申请号：US10904688

申请日：2004-11-23

申请人： David R. Hall ,  Tracy H. Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Scott Steven Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael A. Briscoe

发明人： David R. Hall ,  Tracy H. Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Scott Steven Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael A. Briscoe

IPC分类号： H02G15/02

CPC分类号： F16L15/003 ,  E21B17/003 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B47/122 ,  F16L15/009 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01F2038/143 ,  H01R9/05 ,  H01R13/523 ,  H01R13/6633 ,  H01R24/566 ,  H01R2103/00

摘要： The invention is a system for transmitting data through a string of downhole components. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the system includes a plurality of downhole components, such as sections of pipe in a drill string. Each component has a first and second end, with a first communication element located at the first end and a second communication element located at the second end. Each communication element includes a first contact and a second contact. The system also includes a coaxial cable running between the first and second communication elements, the coaxial cable having a conductive tube and a conductive core within it. The system also includes a first and second connector for connecting the first and second communication elements respectively to the coaxial cable. Each connector includes a conductive sleeve, lying concentrically within the conductive tube, which fits around and makes electrical contact with the conductive core. The conductive sleeve is electrically isolated from the conductive tube. The conductive sleeve of the first connector is in electrical contact with the first contact of the first communication element, the conductive sleeve of the second connector is in electrical contact with the first contact of the second communication element, and the conductive tube is in electrical contact with both the second contact of the first communication element and the second contact of the second communication element.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种通过井下部件串发送数据的系统。 根据本发明的一个方面，该系统包括多个井下部件，例如钻柱中的管道部分。 每个部件具有第一和第二端，第一通信元件位于第一端，第二通信元件位于第二端。 每个通信元件包括第一触点和第二触点。 该系统还包括在第一和第二通信元件之间延伸的同轴电缆，该同轴电缆在其内具有导电管和导电芯。 该系统还包括用于将第一和第二通信元件分别连接到同轴电缆的第一和第二连接器。 每个连接器包括导电套筒，其同心地位于导电管内，该导电套管围绕并与导电芯线电接触。 导电套与导电管电绝缘。 第一连接器的导电套与第一连接元件的第一触点电接触，第二连接器的导电套与第二连通元件的第一触点电接触，并且导电管是电接触的 同时第一通信元件的第二接触和第二通信元件的第二接触。

公开(公告)号：US06992554B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10707234

申请日：2003-11-29

申请人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe

发明人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe

IPC分类号： H01F27/02

CPC分类号： F16L15/001 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B47/122 ,  F16L25/01 ,  H01R13/533

摘要： A robust data transmission element for transmitting information between downhole components, such as sections of drill pipe, in the presence of hostile environmental conditions, such as heat, dirt, rocks, mud, fluids, lubricants, and the like. The data transmission element components include a generally U-shaped annular housing, a generally U-shaped magnetically conductive, electrically insulating element such as ferrite, and an insulated conductor. Features on the magnetically conducting, electrically insulating element and the annular housing create a pocket when assembled. The data transmission element is filled with a polymer to retain the components within the annular housing by filling the pocket with the polymer. The polymer can bond with the annular housing and the insulated conductor but preferably not the magnetically conductive, electrically insulating element. A data transmission element is mounted within a recess proximate a mating surface of a downhole drilling component, such as a section of drill pipe.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在诸如热，污物，岩石，泥浆，流体，润滑剂等恶劣环境条件的情况下在井下部件之间传输信息的鲁棒数据传输元件，例如钻杆的部分。 数据传输元件部件包括大致U形的环形壳体，大致为U形的导电的电绝缘元件，例如铁氧体，以及绝缘导体。 导电，电绝缘元件和环形壳体上的特征在组装时形成一个口袋。 数据传输元件填充有聚合物，以通过用聚合物填充袋来将部件保持在环形壳体内。 聚合物可以与环形壳体和绝缘导体结合，但优选不是导电的，电绝缘的元件。 数据传输元件安装在靠近井下钻井部件（例如钻杆的一部分）的配合表面附近的凹部内。

公开(公告)号：US06981546B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US10456104

申请日：2003-06-09

申请人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Joe Fox

发明人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Joe Fox

IPC分类号： H01R4/64

CPC分类号： E21B17/003

摘要： The invention is a mechanism for retaining an electrical transmission line. In one embodiment of the invention it is a system for retaining an electrical transmission line within downhole components. The invention allows a transmission line to be attached to the internal diameter of drilling components that have a substantially uniform drilling diameter. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the system includes a plurality of downhole components, such as sections of pipe in a drill string, drill collars, heavy weight drill pipe, and jars. The system also includes a coaxial cable running between the first and second end of a drill pipe, the coaxial cable having a conductive tube and a conductive core within it. The invention allows the electrical transmission line to withstand the tension and compression of drill pipe during routine drilling cycles.

摘要翻译： 本发明是用于保持电气传输线的机构。 在本发明的一个实施例中，它是用于将输电线路保持在井下部件内的系统。 本发明允许将传输线连接到具有基本上均匀钻孔直径的钻孔部件的内径。 根据本发明的一个方面，该系统包括多个井下部件，例如钻柱中的管的部分，钻铤，重锤钻杆和罐。 该系统还包括在钻杆的第一和第二端之间延伸的同轴电缆，该同轴电缆在其内具有导电管和导电芯。 本发明允许电气传输线在常规钻孔循环期间承受钻杆的张力和压缩。

公开(公告)号：US07668118B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US12019865

申请日：2008-01-25

申请人： Monte Johnson ,  Mark Stillings

发明人： Monte Johnson ,  Mark Stillings

IPC分类号： H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56

CPC分类号： E21B47/12 ,  H04L41/12

摘要： An apparatus and method for discovering and monitoring a collection of nodes in a downhole network may include receiving data packets originating from several downhole nodes. These packets may be read to extract a unique identifier and hop count for each of the nodes. This information may then be used to create entries in a network topology table corresponding to each of the downhole nodes. Each entry may contain unique identifier identifying the respective node, a hop count identifying a location of the node within the downhole network, and a direction identifier. The method may further include modifying one or more entries in the topology table having a conflicting hop count and direction identifier.

摘要翻译： 用于发现和监测井下网络中的节点集合的装置和方法可以包括接收源自多个井下节点的数据分组。 可以读取这些分组以提取每个节点的唯一标识符和跳数。 然后可以使用该信息来在与每个井下节点相对应的网络拓扑表中创建条目。 每个条目可以包含标识相应节点的唯一标识符，标识井下网络内的节点的位置的跳数和方向标识符。 该方法还可以包括修改具有冲突的跳数和方向标识符的拓扑表中的一个或多个条目。

公开(公告)号：US07649473B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11674815

申请日：2007-02-14

申请人： Monte Johnson ,  David Bartholomew

发明人： Monte Johnson ,  David Bartholomew

IPC分类号： G01V3/00 ,  G08C19/16 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/42

CPC分类号： H04L12/417 ,  E21B47/12 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L49/90 ,  H04L67/12

摘要： Token authorized packet exchange between a plurality of store-and-forward nodes in a downhole networking environment and respective applications for data processing and communication are described herein.

摘要翻译： 这里描述了井下网络环境中的多个存储转发节点之间的令牌授权分组交换以及用于数据处理和通信的相应应用。

公开(公告)号：US20090166031A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12396347

申请日：2009-03-02

申请人： Maximo Hernandez

发明人： Maximo Hernandez

IPC分类号： E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/04

CPC分类号： E21B21/08 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/04 ,  E21B47/12

摘要： A method of monitoring downhole conditions in a borehole includes receiving sensor data through a network of nodes provided at selected positions on a drill string disposed in the borehole. An inference is made about the downhole condition from the sensor data. A determination is made whether the downhole condition matches a target downhole condition within a set tolerance. At least one parameter affecting the downhole condition is selectively adjusted if the downhole condition does not match the target downhole condition within the set tolerance.

摘要翻译： 一种监测钻孔中的井下状况的方法包括通过设置在钻孔中的钻柱上的选定位置处提供的节点网络来接收传感器数据。 从传感器数据推断井下状况。 确定井下条件是否与设定的公差内的目标井下条件相匹配。 如果井下条件与设定公差内的目标井下条件不匹配，则至少有一个影响井下条件的参数被选择性地调节。